Fairly heavy showers about 75mm can be expected at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 30 August 2023 by the Department of Meteorology

The prevailing showery condition is expected to continue in the south-western part of the Island during next few days.

Showers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Northwestern provinces and in Galle and Matara districts while fairly heavy showers about 75mm can be expected at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Eastern and Uva province and in Mullaitivu districts during the evening or night.

Winds will be south-westerly and speed will be (25-40) kmph. Fairly strong winds about (40-45) kmph can be expected at times in western slopes of the central hills, western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and wind speed may increase up to (50-55) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil.

The sea areas off the coast extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil may be rough at times while the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo, Galle and Matara may be fairly rough.

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