Fair weather will prevail over the island

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 08 February 2024 by the Department of Meteorology

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

Mainly fair weather will prevail over the island.

Winds will be north-easterly and wind speed will be (20-30)kmph.  Wind speed may increase up to (45-50) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota and from Colombo to Mannar via Puttalam.

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