Showery weather condition is expected to enhance over most places of the island for the next few days starting from today (27)

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 27 November 2023 by the Department of Meteorology

Showery weather condition is expected to enhance over most places of the island for the next few days starting from today (27).

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Eastern, Northern and North-central provinces while showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in other provinces of the island after 02.00 p.m. Fairly heavy showers about 75mm are likely at some places in Eastern, Uva, Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.

Winds will be North-easterly. Wind speed will be (30-40) kmph in the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Trincomalee via Puttalam, Kankasanthurai and from Galle to Hambantota via Matara. Wind speed will be (20-30) kmph in the other sea areas around the island.

The sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Trincomalee via Puttalam, Kankasanthurai and from Galle to Hambantota via Matara will be moderate and slight in the other sea areas around the island but 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.