Fair weather today

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 17 February 2023 by the Department of Meteoroogy

Mainly fair weather will prevail over most places of the island.

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

Winds will be north-easterly and wind speed will be (20-30) kmph. Wind speed may increase up to (40-50) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Colombo via Puttalam and in sea areas off the coast extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota.

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