Afternoon thundershowers in most parts of the island today (27).

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 27 March 2024 by the Department of Meteorology

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces and in Kalutara, Galle and Matara districts during the morning

The atmospheric conditions are getting favorable for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of the island today (27).

Several spells of showers may occur in Eastern, Uva and southern provinces in the morning. Showers or thundershowers will occur in most places of the island after 2.00 p.m.  Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa North-western and Central provinces.

Winds will be easterly or variable in direction and wind speed will be (20-30) kmph

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.