WEATHER FORECAST FOR SEA AREAS AROUND THE ISLAND
The very severe cyclonic storm “Bulbul” in the Bay of Bengal sea area located near latitude 19.5N, longitude 87.7E. It is very likely to move northwards during next 24hrs, towards West Bengal (India) and Bangladesh coast.Heavy showers or thundershowers, very strong winds and high seas can be expected in the sea areas between latitude 15N and 22N, longitude 84E and 94E. 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 Batticaloa via Colombo and Hambantota. Showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places in the other sea areas around the island.Winds will be 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
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places over the island after 1.00 p.m.Showers will occur in Western province and in Galle, Matara and Puttalam districts in the morning too.Misty conditions can be expected at some places in 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 : 9-Nov-2019
City Temperature (0C) Relative Humidity (%) Weather
Max Min Max Min
Anuradhapura 33 25 90 55 Showers or thundershowers are likely after 2.00p.m
Batticaloa 33 25 90 55 Showers or thundershowers are likely after 2.00p.m
Colombo 31 24 95 65 Several spells of showers
Galle 29 26 85 70 Several spells of showers
Jaffna 31 25 90 70 Showers or thundershowers are likely after 2.00p.m
Kandy 30 22 95 60 Showers or thundershowers are likely after 2.00p.m
Nuwara-Eliya 21 12 95 55 Showers or thundershowers are likely after 2.00p.m
Ratnapura 32 24 95 65 Showers or thundershowers after 2.00p.m
Trincomalee 32 23 95 65 Showers or thundershowers are likely after 2.00p.m
Mannar 30 27 85 70 Showers or thundershowers are likely after 2.00p.m
