Fairly heavy showers likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces

Weather forecast issued at 5.30am for 17th April 2024 by the Department of Meteorology

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the morning.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Uva provinces and in Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 p.m. Fairly heavy showers about 50mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Colombo to Matara via Galle in the evening or night.

Winds will be variable in direction and wind speed will be (20-30)kmph.

The sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Hambantota via Colombo, Galle and Matara can be fairly rough at times. The other sea areas around the island will be slight but strong 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.