Heavy showers 100-150 mm are at North East and Uva

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Heavy showers 100-150 mm are at North East and Uva

November 28, 2019

Northeast monsoon conditions are gradually establishing over the country. Therefore prevailing showery condition in the Northern and Eastern parts of the country is likely to continue further. Cloudy skies can be expected over the island.Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern, Eastern, North-central and Uva provinces and Hambanthota district. Showers or thundershowers will occur elsewhere after 1.00 p.m.Heavy showers about 100-150 mm are likely at some places in Northern, Eastern, Uva and North-Central provinces (particularly in Batticaloa, Ampara, Polonnaruwa, Badulla and Trincomalee districts). Fairly heavy showers about 75-100 mm are likely at some places in Sabaragamuwa, Western, Central and Southern provinces.Wind speed can be increased up to 50kmph at times in Central hilly areas, Northern, North-central, North-western and Southern provinces and in Trincomalee district.Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa 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 SEA AREAS AROUND THE ISLAND

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the sea areas extending from Mannar to Galle via Kankasanturai, Trincomalee and Potuvil. Heavy falls may occur at some places in above sea areas.Showers or thundershowers will occur in the other sea areas in the afternoon or night.Winds will be North-easterly and speed will be (20-40) kmph in the sea areas around the island.The sea areas extending from Chilaw to Matara via Puttalam, Kankasanturai, Trincomalee and Potuvil will be fairly rough at times as the wind speed can increase up to 50 kmph at times.Temporarily strong gusty winds (up to 70-80 kmph) and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR NEXT 36 HOURS

Northeast monsoon conditions are gradually establishing over the country. Therefore prevailing showery condition in the Northern and Eastern parts of the country is likely to enhance further particularly from tonight. Cloudy skies can be expected over the island.Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern, Eastern, North-central and Uva provinces and Hambanthota district. Showers or thundershowers will occur elsewhere after 1.00 p.m.Heavy showers about 100-150 mm are likely at some places in Northern, Eastern, Uva and North-Central provinces (particularly in Batticaloa, Ampara, Jaffna, Polonnaruwa, Badulla, Trincomalee, Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu districts). Fairly heavy showers about 75-100 mm are likely at some places in Sabaragamuwa, Western, Central and Southern provinces.Wind speed can be increased up to 50kmph at times in Central hilly areas, Northern, North-central, North-western and Southern provinces and in Trincomalee district.Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa 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 : 28-Nov-2019
City Temperature (0C) Relative Humidity (%) Weather
Max Min Max Min
Anuradhapura 31 24 95 75 Showers or thundershowers
Batticaloa 30 25 95 75 Showers or thundershowers at times
Colombo 31 23 95 60 Showers or thundershowers after 2.00p.m
Galle 30 23 90 70 Showers or thundershowers after 2.00p.m
Jaffna 30 24 95 75 Showers or thundershowers at times
Kandy 29 20 95 70 Showers or thundershowers after 2.00p.m
Nuwara-Eliya 18 13 95 75 Showers or thundershowers after 2.00p.m
Ratnapura 31 22 95 75 Showers or thundershowers after 2.00p.m
Trincomalee 31 26 95 80 Showers or thundershowers at times
Mannar 31 26 95 75 Showers or thundershowers