Showers or thundershowers will occur over most parts of the island after 1.00pm

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 03 May 2023 by the Department of Meteorology

Prevailing showery condition over the island is expected to continue further during the next few days as well.

Showers or thundershowers will occur over most parts of the island after 1.00pm.

Showers may occur in coastal areas of Western and Southern provinces and in Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mannar and Puttalam districts during the morning too.

Fairly heavy showers of about 100 mm are likely at some places in Eastern and Uva provinces and in Polonnaruwa district. Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm are likely at some places elsewhere over the island.

Winds will be south-westerly over sea area around the island and wind speed will be (25-35) kmph.  Wind speed may increase up to (45-50) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Colombo to Pottuvil via Galle and Hambanthota.

The sea areas off the coast extending from Colombo to Pottuvil via Galle and Hambanthota will be fairly rough at times. The other sea areas around the island will be slight to moderate.

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