Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, North-western, North-central and Uva provinces after 2.00 p.m.

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 27 April 2024 by the Department of Meteorology

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

Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places over the coastal areas from Galle to Hambantota via Matara during the morning while showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, North-western, North-central and Uva provinces after 2.00 p.m.   Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.

Winds will be south-easterly in the sea areas extending from Kankasanthurai to Pottuvil via Trincomalee and south-westerly or variable in direction in the other sea areas around the island. Wind speed will be (20-30)kmph.

The sea areas extending from Balapitiya to Pottuvil via Galle and Hambantota will be moderate and the other sea areas around the island will be slight but  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.