Fair weather will prevail over the island

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 24 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, Central, Western and Uva 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 (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 fairly rough at times.