WEATHER FORECAST FOR SEA AREAS AROUND THE ISLAND
The cyclonic storm “Bulbul” in the Bay of Bengal sea area has located near latitude 14.7N, longitude 89.3E. It is very likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm during next 24 hours and move north-northwestwards towards Bangladesh coast.Heavy showers or thundershowers, very strong winds and very rough seas can be expected in the sea areas between latitude 12N and 22N, longitude 84E and 95E. Naval and fishing communities (particularly multiday boats) are advised not to venture into above sea areas and requested to be vigilant in this regards till 11th November.Showers or thundershowers will occur at a several places in the sea areas extending from Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle.Winds will be Westerly to South-westerly and speed will be (20-40) kmph in the 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
Tonight: Except for a thundershowers that may occur in some parts of the Southern province, mainly fair weather will prevail over the island.
Tomorrow:Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Central, Uva and Eastern provinces after 1.00 p.m.Light showers will occur in coastal areas of the Western and North-western provinces during the morning too.Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Northern, North-central, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Western 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 : 8-Nov-2019
City Temperature (0C) Relative Humidity (%) Weather
Max Min Max Min
Anuradhapura 32 24 95 55 Mainly fair
Batticaloa 33 26 90 60 Showers or thundershowers after 1.00p.m
Colombo 31 26 90 70 Light showers
Galle 29 25 85 75 Light showers
Jaffna 31 24 95 70 A few showers
Kandy 30 20 95 60 Showers or thundershowers are likely after 1.00p.m
Nuwara-Eliya 20 9 90 60 Showers or thundershowers are likely after 1.00p.m
Ratnapura 32 24 95 65 Showers or thundershowers after 1.00p.m
Trincomalee 31 24 95 70 Showers or thundershowers are likely after 1.00p.m
Mannar 30 27 90 65 Mainly fair
