Showers above 50mm in Eastern and Uva provinces and in Mullaitivu and Vavuniya districts

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 11 August 2023 by the Department of Meteorology

Showers or thundershowers above 50mm will occur at several places in Eastern and Uva provinces and in Mullaitivu and Vavuniya districts during the evening or night while several spells of showers will occur in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Mainly fair weather will prevail elsewhere over the Island.

Winds will be south-westerly and speed will be (25-35) kmph. Wind speed will increase up to (50-55) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil and up to (45-50) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Kankasanthurai via Mannar.

The sea areas off the coast extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil will be rough at times. The sea areas extending from Puttalam to Kankasanthurai via Mannar will be fairly rough at times. The other sea areas around the Island may be moderate.

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