Fair weather in most parts of the island

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 05 March 2024 by the Department of Meteorology

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces during the morning.

Mainly fair weather will prevail in most parts of the island.

Winds will be easterly to north-easterly in the sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Matara via Kankasanthurai, Trincomalee, Pottuvil and Hambantota, and winds will be south-westerly or variable in direction in the other sea areas around the island. Wind speed will be (20-30) kmph.

The sea areas around the island will be slight to moderate.