Showers in Northern and Eastern provinces

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 06 January 2024 by the Department of Meteorology

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

Several spells of showers will occur in Northern and Eastern provinces. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places elsewhere after 2.00 p.m.

Winds will be north-easterly and wind speed will be (20-30) kmph. Wind speed may increase up to 40 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Colombo to Kankasanthurai via Puttalam and Mannar.

The sea areas off the coasts extending from Colombo to Kankasanthurai via Puttalam and Mannar can be moderate at times but 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.