Weather
Showers or thundershowers will occur over most parts of the island in the afternoon
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 28 April 2023 by the Department of Meteorology
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places over most parts of the island after 2.00pm.
Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. Showers may occur in the Eastern province and in the southern coastal areas during the morning.
Winds will be south-easterly to easterly over sea area around the island and wind speed will be (20-30) kmph. The sea areas around the island will be slight to moderate
General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Weather
Fair weather, except for showers in the Kaluthara, Rathnapura, Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 p.m.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 28 FEBRUARY 2026
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 28 February 2026 by the Department of Meteorology
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and North-western provinces and in Anuradhapura and Monaragala districts during the early hours of the morning.
Showers or thundershowers are likely at a few places in the Kaluthara, Rathnapura, Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 p.m. Mainly fair weather will prevail over the other areas of the island.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 27 FEBRUARY 2026
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 27 February 2026 by the Department of Meteorology
Misty conditions can be expected at several places in the island during the early hours of the morning.
Mainly fair weather will prevail over most parts of the island. Showers or thundershowers are likely at a few places in the Southern province and in Rathnapura and Monaragala districts after 2.00 p.m.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 26 FEBRUARY 2026
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 26 February 2026 by the Department of Meteorology
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Western, North-western and North-central provinces and in Galle, Matara, Monaragala, Mannar and Vavuniya districts during the early hours of the morning.
Mainly fair weather will prevail over most parts of the island. A few showers may occur in the coastal areas of the Western Province during the morning. Showers or thundershowers are likely at a few places in Southern province and in Rathnapura and Monaragala districts after 2.00 p.m.
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