Weather
Very heavy showers about 150 mm are likely at some places in Sabaragamuwa province and Nuwara-Eliya district
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 24 May 2024 by the Department of Meteorology
Due to the South West Monsoon establishing, the prevailing showery and windy conditions are expected to continue.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western, Southern and Northern provinces and at several places elsewhere of the island. Very heavy showers about 150 mm are likely at some places in Sabaragamuwa province and Nuwara-Eliya district. Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Western and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Mannar, Galle and Matara districts.
Strong winds of about (50-60) kmph can be expected at times over the Western slopes of the central hills and in Northern, North-central, Western, Southern and North western provinces and in Trincomalee district. Fairly strong winds about (30-40) kmph can be expected at times elsewhere of the island.
Winds will be south-westerly in the sea areas around the island. Wind speed will be (40-50) kmph and may increase up to (60-70) kmph at times in the sea areas extending from Mannar to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota. Wind speed will be (30-40) kmph and can increase up to (50-60) kmph at times in the other sea areas around the island.
The sea areas extending from Kalpitiya to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota will be very rough at times and Naval and fishing communities are advised not to venture into these sea areas, until further notice. The sea areas extending from Mannar to Kalpitiya will be rough at times, therefore, naval and fishing communities in this sea area are requested to be vigilant in this regard.
The swell waves (about 2.5–3.0 m) height (this is not for land area) may increase in the sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Pottuvil via Kalpitiya, Colombo, Galle, and Hambantota.
Strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.
Weather
The prevailing rainy condition in the south-western part of the island is expected to enhance to some extent in the next few days from today (08th)
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 08 June 2024 by the Department of Meteorology
The prevailing rainy condition in the south-western part of the island is expected to enhance to some extent in the next few days from today (08th).
Showers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Northern, North-central, North-western and Southern provinces and in Kandy, Matale and Nuwara Eliya districts. Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm are likely at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Nuwara Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Uva province and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts in the evening or night.
Winds will be south-westerly and wind speed will be (30-40) kmph. Strong winds of about (40-50) kmph can be expected at times over Northern, North-central, North-western provinces and in Trincomalee and Hambantota districts. Wind speed may increase up to (50-60) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Mullaitivu to Puttalam via Kankasanthurai, Mannar and from Hambantota to Batticaloa via Pottuvil.
The sea areas off the coasts extending from Mullaitivu to Puttalam via Kankasanthurai, Mannar, and from Hambantota to Batticaloa via Pottuvil can be rough at times.Strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. Naval and fishing communities are requested to be attentive in this regard.
General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Weather
Showers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western, Northern, North-central and Southern provinces and in Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 07 June 2024 by the Department of Meteorology
Showers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western, Northern, North-central and Southern provinces and in Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Eastern and Uva provinces in the evening or night.
Winds will be south-westerly and wind speed will be (25-35) kmph. Strong winds of about (40-50) kmph can be expected at times over Northern, North-central, North-western provinces and in the Hambantota district. Wind speed may increase up to (50-60) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Mullaitivu to Puttalam via Kankasanthurai, Mannar and from Hambantota to Pottuvil.
The sea areas off the coasts extending from Mullaitivu to Puttalam via Kankasanthurai, Mannar, and from Hambantota to Pottuvil can be rough at times while strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. Naval and fishing communities are also requested to be attentive in this regard.
General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Weather
Showers in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Northern, North-central and North-western provinces and in Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 06 June 2024 by the Department of Meteorology
Several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Northern, North-central and North-western provinces and in Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Eastern and Uva provinces in the evening or night.
Winds will be south-westerly and wind speed will be (25-35) kmph. Strong winds of about (40-50) kmph can be expected at times over Northern, North-central, North-western provinces and in Hambantota district. Wind speed may increase up to (50-60) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Mullaitivu to Puttalam via Kankasanthurai, Mannar and from Hambantota to Pottuvil.
The sea areas off the coasts extending from Mullaitivu to Puttalam via Kankasanthurai, Mannar, and from Hambantota to Pottuvil can be rough at times. Strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. Naval and fishing communities are also requested to be attentive in this regard.
General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
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