Showers above 75mm are likely at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Eastern and Western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 12 December 2023 by the Department of Meteorology

Misty condition can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and Uva provinces in the morning.

Showers will occur at times in Eastern, Uva and North-central provinces and in Nuwara Eliya district while several spells of showers may occur in Northern province and in Hambantota district as well. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the other areas of the island after 1.00 p.m. Fairly heavy showers above 75mm are likely at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Eastern and Western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.

Winds will be North-easterly in direction and wind speed will be (25-35) kmph.

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

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