Fairly heavy showers are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces and in Galle and Matara districts

Weather forecast issued at 05.30  a.m. on 07 May 2024 by the Department of Meteorology

An enhancement of showery condition over most parts of the island is expected during next few days (after 08th May).

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central and Sabaragamuwa provinces during the morning.

Showers may occur over the coastal areas of Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle during the morning while showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western, Uva and Eastern provinces and in Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 p.m.  Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places elsewhere during the afternoon or night. Fairly heavy showers about 50 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.

Winds will be southwesterly or variable and wind speed will be (20-30)kmph. Wind speed may increase up to (40-45) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Puttalam to Kankasanthurai via Mannar and from Batticaloa to Hambanthota via Pottuvil.

The sea areas off the coasts extending from Puttalam to Kankasanthurai via Mannar and from Batticaloa to Hambanthota via Pottuvil can be fairly rough at times but trong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.

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