Fairly heavy showers (75mm) in Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Southern and Western provinces.

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 23 November 2023 by the Department of Meteorology

Showers may occur at some places in the Western province and in Puttalam district during the morning while showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most provinces of the island after 01.00 p.m. Fairly heavy showers about 75 mm are likely at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Southern and Western provinces.

Winds will be North-easterly or variable in direction over the sea areas around the island. Wind speed will be (20-30) kmph.

The sea areas around the island will be slight but temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.

The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.