WEATHER FORECAST FOR SEA AREAS AROUND THE ISLAND
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea area off the coast extending from Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle.Winds will be South-westerly and speed will be 40-45 kmph in the sea areas off the coast extending from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota and 30-40 kmph in the other sea areas around the island The sea area off the coast extending from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota will be rough to very rough at times as the wind speed can increase up to 70 kmph. The sea areas extending from Trincomalee to Matara via Puttalam and Colombo can be fairly rough at times as the wind speed can increase up to 50 kmph Naval and fishing communities are requested to be vigilant in this regards.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR NEXT 36 HOURS
Several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. Light showers will occur in North-western province and in Hambantota district. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Uva province and in Batticaloa and Ampara districts after 2.00p.m. Fairly strong gusty winds up to 40-50 kmph are likely in Hambantota districts. 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 : 24-Jun-2019
City Temperature (0C) Relative Humidity (%) Weather
Max Min Max Min
Anuradhapura 34 27 90 60 Mainly fair
Batticaloa 38 27 70 40 Mainly fair
Colombo 31 25 90 70 Several spells of showers
Galle 30 24 90 80 Several spells of showers
Jaffna 35 29 80 60 Mainly fair
Kandy 29 24 80 75 Several spells of showers
Nuwara-Eliya 17 13 95 85 Several spells of showers
Ratnapura 31 24 95 80 Several spells of showers
Trincomalee 37 27 80 45 Mainly fair
Mannar 33 29 80 75 Mainly