Heavy showers likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in Galle and Matara districts

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 19 February 2023 by the Department of Meteorology

A slight increase in rainy condition over the island is expected today. Several spells of showers will occur in Eastern and Uva provinces and in Polonnaruwa and Matale districts.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-Western provinces and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts during the afternoon or night.

Fairly heavy showers above 50mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in Galle and Matara districts

Winds will be north-easterly and wind speed will be (20-30) kmph. Wind speed may increase up to (40-50) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Colombo via Puttalam and from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota.

The sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Colombo via Puttalam and from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota will be rough at times.

Temporarily 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.