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

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.