Weather

The atmospheric conditions are getting favorable for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of the island from today (06)

Published

1 year ago

2024/10/6

Priyan

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 06 October 2024 by the Department of Meteorology

The atmospheric conditions are getting favorable for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of the island from today (06).

Showers may occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Northern and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara and Trincomalee districts during the morning while showers or thundershowers will occur at most places in the island during the afternoon or night.

Fairly heavy showers about 75mm are likely at some places in Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva province.

Winds will be South-westerly in the sea areas around the island and wind speed will be (25-35) kmph. Wind speed can increase up to (45-50) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Hambanthota to Pottuvil.

The sea areas around the island can be slight to moderate while the sea areas off the coasts extending from Hambanthota to Pottuvil can be fairly rough at times. Strong usty 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.

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Fair weather will prevail in most parts of the island.

Published

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2026/01/16

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WEATHER FORECAST FOR 16 JANUARY 2026
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 16 January 2026 by the Department of Meteorology

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Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 15 January 2026 by the Department of Meteorology

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Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Northwestern provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the early hours of the morning.

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Showery condition over the island is expected to reduce from tomorrow (15th)

Published

3 days ago

2026/01/14

Priyan

GENERAL WEATHER FORECAST FOR NEXT 36 HOURS
Issued at 04.00 p.m. on 14 January 2026 by the Department of Meteorology

Showery condition over the island is expected to reduce from tomorrow (15th)

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Northwestern provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the early hours of the morning.
Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Kaluthara, Galle, Matara and Rathnapura districts after 4.00 p.m. Mainly fair weather will prevail elsewhere.