Heavy showers likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 11 May 2024 by the Department of Meteorology

Showers may occur at several places in the coastal areas of the Southern province during the morning while showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most provinces of the island after 2.00 p.m. Heavy showers more than 100mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.

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

The sea areas off the coasts extending from Puttalam to Kankasanthurai via Mannar can be moderate at times 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.