Fair weather will prevail over the island

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 09 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 (25-35) kmph. Wind speed may increase up to 50 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Colombo to Kankasanthurai via Puttalam and Mannar and up to 55 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Matara and Hambantota.

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