Weather
Showery weather condition is expected to enhance to some extent over Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces from today [30]
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 30 December 2024 by the Department of Meteorology
Showery weather condition is expected to enhance to some extent over Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces from today (30) for next few days.
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern provinces during the morning.
Showers or thundershowers may occur at times in Northern, North-Central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Matale district. Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm can be expected at some places in these areas. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places elsewhere during the afternoon or night. Fairly heavy showers about 75 mm can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces.
Fairly strong winds of about (30-35) kmph can be expected at times over Northern, Eastern and North-central provinces.
Winds will be north-easterly in the sea areas around the island and speed will be (20-35) kmph. Wind speed can increase up to (40-50) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Colombo to Batticaloa via Puttalam, Kankasanthurai and Trincomalee.
The sea areas off the coast extending from Colombo to Batticaloa via Puttalam, Kankasanthurai and Trincomalee will be fairly rough at times. The other sea areas around the island may be moderate but strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.
The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Weather
Showers may occur in coastal areas of the Western and Southern provinces and in Puttalam district in the morning and most other areas in the afternoon and night
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 08 MAY 2025
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 08 MAY 2025 by the Department of Meteorology
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central and Uva provinces and in Ampara and Polonnaruwa districts during the morning.
Showers may occur in coastal areas of the Western and Southern provinces and in Puttalam district in the morning while showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, Southern and Eastern provinces and in Polonnaruwa district after 1.00 p.m. Fairly heavy falls above 50 mm are likely at some places in these areas. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places elsewhere of the island during the afternoon or night.
The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Latest News
Heat index is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Northern, North-central and North-western provinces and Ampara and Batticaloa districts
Warm Weather Advisory
Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology at 3.30 p.m. 06 May 2025, valid for 07 May 2025.
The public are warned that the Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Northern, North-central and North-western provinces and Ampara and Batticaloa districts.
The Heat Index Forecast is calculated by using relative humidity and maximum temperature and this is the condition that is felt on your body. This is not the forecast of maximum temperature. It is generated by the Department of Meteorology for the next day period and prepared by using global numerical weather prediction model data.
Effect of the heat index on human body is mentioned in the above table and it is prepared on the advice of the Ministry of Health and Indigenous Medical Services.
ACTION REQUIRED
Job sites: Stay hydrated and takes breaks in the shade as often as possible.
Indoors: Check up on the elderly and the sick.
Vehicles: Never leave children unattended.
Outdoors: Limit strenuous outdoor activities, find shade and stay hydrated.
Dress: Wear lightweight and white or light-colored clothing.
Note:
In addition, please refer to advisories issued by the Disaster Preparedness & Response Division, Ministry of Health in this regard as well. For further clarifications please contact 011-7446491.
Weather
Fairly heavy showers likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, Southern and Eastern provinces and in Polonnaruwa district after 1.00 p.m.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 07 MAY 2025
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 07 MAY 2025 by the Department of Meteorology
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central and Uva provinces and in Ampara and Polonnaruwa districts during the morning.
Showers or thundershowers may occur in the Western province and in Galle, Matara and Puttalam districts in the morning and at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, Southern and Eastern provinces and in Polonnaruwa district after 1.00 p.m. Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm are likely at some places in these areas. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places elsewhere of the island during the afternoon or night.
The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
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