WEATHER FORECAST FOR SEA AREAS AROUND THE ISLAND

 Heavy showers/thundershowers, strong winds and rough seas can be expected in the above sea areas. Naval and fishing communities are requested to be vigilant in this regards. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas extending from Colombo to Trincomalee via Hambantota and Batticaloa. Winds will be Westerly to South-westerly in the sea area extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota and speed will be (30-40) kmph. Winds will be North-westerly to Northerly and speed will be (15-30) kmph in the other sea areas around the island. Temporarily strong gusty winds (up to 70-80 kmph) and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR NEXT 36 HOURS

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and Uva provinces and in Anuradhapura, Kurunegala, Batticaloa and Ampara districts after 1.00 p.m.Fairly heavy falls about 50-75 mm can be expected at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces.Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and Uva provinces during the morning.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 Main Cities                                                                          Date :    5-Nov-2019

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

Max       Min        Max       Min

Anuradhapura   32           23           95           65           Showers or thundershowers are likely after 2.00p.m

Batticaloa            30           24           95           70           Showers or thundershowers are likely after 2.00p.m

Colombo              31           23           95           60           Showers or thundershowers are likely after 2.00p.m

Galle      28           23           95           75           Showers or thundershowers are likely after 2.00p.m

Jaffna    30           24           90           70           Showers or thundershowers are likely after 2.00p.m

Kandy   29           21           95           85           Showers or thundershowers are likely after 2.00p.m

Nuwara-Eliya     20           11           95           75           Showers or thundershowers after 2.00p.m

Ratnapura           31           23           95           70           Showers or thundershowers after 2.00p.m

Trincomalee       30           23           95           75           Mainly fair

Mannar                31           24           95           70           Mainly fair