Showers above 100mm are likely at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa and North-Central provinces and in Mannar, Vavuniya and Mullaitivu districts after 1PM

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 04 November 2023 by the Department of Meteorology

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

Showers will occur in the Northern and Eastern provinces during the morning  while showers or thundershowers will occur over most places of the island after 01.00 p.m. Heavy showers above 100mm are likely at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa and North-Central provinces and in Mannar, Vavuniya and Mullaitivu districts while fairly heavy showers above 50mm are likely elsewhere.

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

The sea areas around the island will be slight but temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.

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