Fair weather except in Sabaragamuwa and Eastern provinces, Kalutara, Mullativu, Galle and Matara districts

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 26 February 2023

Showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places in Sabaragamuwa province and in Kalutara, Galle and Matara districts during the afternoon or night.

A few showers may occur in Eastern province and in Mullaitivu district.  Mainly fair weather will prevail elsewhere over the Island.

Winds will be north-easterly and wind speed will be (25-35) kmph. Wind speed may increase up to (45-50) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Colombo via Puttalam and Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota.

The sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Colombo via Puttalam and Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota will be fairly rough at times.

Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.