Fair weather will prevail in most areas of the island

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 23 January 2024 by the Department of Meteorology

There is a possibility of ground frost at some places in Nuwara-Eliya district during the early hours of the morning.

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

Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Sabaragamuwa province and in Galle and Matara districts after 4.00 p.m. Mainly fair weather will prevail in the other areas of the island.

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 coasts extending from Colombo to Mannar via Puttalam and from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota.

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