
The Intertropical Convergence Zone (where winds from the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere converge) is affecting the island’s weather.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at most places in the island during the afternoon or night. Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places.
Showers or thundershowers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Mannar and Mullaittivu districts during the morning too.
The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR SEA AREAS AROUND THE ISLAND DURING NEXT 24 HOURS
Condition of Rain:Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the sea areas around the island during the afternoon or night. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas from Trincomalee to Hambantota via Kankasanthurai, Mannar, Colombo and Galle during the morning too.
Winds: Winds will be South-westerly in direction and wind speed will be (25-35) kmph. Wind speed can increase up to (40-45) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Mannar to Hambanthota via Colombo and Galle.
State of Sea: The sea areas around the island can be slight to moderate. The sea areas off the coasts extending from Mannar to Hambanthota via Colombo and Galle can be fairly rough at times. Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.