WEATHER FORECAST FOR SEA AREAS AROUND THE ISLAND
The low pressure area in the east-central and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal and North Andaman sea area has developed into a depression and it is now located near latitude 13.3N, longitude 88.9E. It is very likely to move west-northwards, concentrate into a deep depression during next 12 hours. It is also very likely to intensify further into a cyclonic storm and move north-westwards during subsequent 48 hours.Heavy showers/thundershowers, strong winds and rough seas can be expected in the above sea areas. Naval and fishing communities (particularly Multiday boats) are requested to be vigilant in this regards.Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota.Winds will be Westerly to South-westerly in the sea area extending from Puttalam to Kankasanturai via Mannar and speed will be (15-30) kmph. Winds will be North-westerly to Northerly and speed will be (30-40) 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
Tonight: Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and Uva provinces and in Batticaloa and Ampara districts and fairly heavy falls about 75-100 mm can be expected at some places.
Tomorrow: Showery condition over the island is expected to reduce to some extent temporary. However there is a possibility for afternoon thundershowers at a few places in Sabaragamuwa, Uva and Southern 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 : 6-Nov-2019
City Temperature (0C) Relative Humidity (%) Weather
Max Min Max Min
Anuradhapura 32 24 95 65 Mainly fair
Batticaloa 31 25 90 70 Mainly fair
Colombo 31 24 95 70 Showers or thundershowers are likely after 2.00p.m
Galle 30 25 95 80 Showers or thundershowers
Jaffna 30 23 90 75 Mainly fair
Kandy 30 21 95 80 Mainly fair
Nuwara-Eliya 21 12 95 80 Mainly fair
Ratnapura 32 24 95 70 Showers or thundershowers are likely after 2.00p.m
Trincomalee 31 24 95 70 Mainly fair
Mannar 30 26 90 70 Mainly fair
