Showers or thundershowers will occur over most parts of the island in the afternoon

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 16 October 2023 by the Department of Meteorology

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

A few showers may occur in coastal areas of the western and southern provinces during the morning and showers or thundershowers will occur over most parts of the island after 2.00 p.m. Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm can be expected at some places in Uva, Eastern, Northern and North-Central provinces.

Winds will be south-westerly and wind speed will be (20-30) kmph.

Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.

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