Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 28 August 2023 by the Department of Meteorology
Showery condition is expected to enhance to some extent in the south-western part of the Island in the next few days starting from today.
Several spells of showers will occur in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Nuwara Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts. Showers or thundershowers will occur at a several places in Uva province and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts during the evening or night.
Winds will be south-westerly and speed will be (25-35) kmph. Wind speed may increase up to (45-55)kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil, and from Puttalam to Trincomalee via Mannar and Kankasanthurai.
The sea areas off the coast extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil and from Puttalam to Kankasanthurai via Mannar may be rough at times.
General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
