Showers predicted in most provinces

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 13 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 Northern, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Matale, Anuradhapura,  Polonnarauwa and Hambantota districts. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Sabaragamuwa and Western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle and Matara districts after 1.00 p.m. Fairly heavy showers about 75 mm are likely at some places.

Winds will be North-easterly and wind speed will be (25-35) kmph. Wind speed may increase up to (40-50) kmph in the sea areas off the coast extending from Colombo to Trincomalee via Mannar and Kankasanthurai and from Hambantota to Pottuvil.

The sea areas off the coast extending from Colombo to Trincomalee via Mannar and Kankasanthurai, and from Hambantota to Pottuvil can be fairly rough at times while the other 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