Showers above 50mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Northern provinces and in Galle, Matara and Puttalam districts

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 18 September 2023 by the Department of Meteorology

Showers or thundershowers possibly above 50mm are likely to occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Northern provinces and in Galle, Matara and Puttalam districts. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Eastern, Uva, Central and North-Central provinces, and in Hambantota district during the evening or night.

Winds will be south-westerly and wind speed will be (25-35) kmph. Wind speed can increase up to (50-55) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Kankasanthurai via Mannar and from Hambantota to Batticaloa via Pottuvil.

The sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Kankasanthurai via Mannar and from Hambantota to Batticaloa via Pottuvil will be rough at times

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