WEATHER FORECAST FOR SEA AREAS AROUND THE ISLAND

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the sea area extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota. Heavy falls can be expected at some places in the above sea areas. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places elsewhere. Winds will be South-westerly and speed will be 20-40 kmph in the sea areas around the island. Wind speed can increase up to 50 kmph at times in the sea area extending from Puttalam to Kankasanturai via Mannar and the sea area extending from Mathara to Batticaloa via Pottuvil. Temporarily strong gusty winds and rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR NEXT 36 HOURS

Showery condition is expected to enhance to some extent over most parts of the island, particularly in south-western part. Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern provinces. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places elsewhere after 2.00 p.m. Fairly heavy falls about 100 mm can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and Uva provinces. There may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers. General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity.

   Weather Forecast for Main Cities                                                                          Date :    23-May-2019

City        Temperature (0C)            Relative Humidity (%)    Weather

Max       Min        Max       Min

Anuradhapura   35           23           95           50           Showers or thundershowers after 2.00p.m

Batticaloa            34           26           90           60           Showers or thundershowers after 2.00p.m

Colombo              33           24           95           70           Showers or thundershowers at times

Galle      30           25           95           75           Showers or thundershowers at times

Jaffna    34           27           90           65           Showers or thundershowers are likely after 2.00p.m

Kandy   32           22           95           60           Showers or thundershowers at times

Nuwara-Eliya     22           12           95           70           Showers or thundershowers at times

Ratnapura           34           24           95           65           Showers or thundershowers at times

Trincomalee       35           25           90           50           Showers or thundershowers after 2.00p.m

Mannar                33           26           90           65           Showers or thundershowers are likely after 2.00p.m