Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 24 February 2024 by the Department of Meteorology
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the morning.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Southern, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western, North-central and Uva provinces in the evening or night.
Wind will be variable and wind speed will be (15-25) kmph in the sea areas around the island. Wind speed may increase up to (40-45) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Matara to Hambantota and from Puttalam to Kankasanthurai via Mannar.
Sea areas around the island will be Slight but the sea areas off the coasts extending from Matara to Hambantota and from Puttalam to Kankasanthurai via Mannar can be fairly rough at times. Strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers
The public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Source:: The Island