Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 12 January 2024 by the Department of Meteorology
Showery condition is expected to reduce in the North-central, Uva and Eastern provinces from today (12)
Several spells of light showers will occur in Eastern and Uva provinces. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Western, Central and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 p.m. Mainly fair weather will prevail in the other areas of the island.
Winds will be north-easterly and wind speed will be (30-40) kmph. Wind speed may increase up to (50-60) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Colombo to Kankasanthurai via Puttalam and Mannar.
The sea areas off the coasts extending from Colombo to Kankasanthurai via Puttalam and Mannar can be rough at times. The other sea areas around the island can be moderate but 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.
