Weather Alert : Fair weather expected today

January 16, 2024 at 9:13 AM

Mainly fair weather will prevail over Sri Lanka today, according to the Department of Meteorology.

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North Western, Southern and North-central provinces in the morning.

There is a possibility of ground frost at some places in the Nuwara Eliya district during the early hours of the morning.

Meanwhile, mainly fair weather will prevail in the sea areas around the island.

Winds will be north-easterly and wind speed will be 20-30 kmph.

Wind speed may increase up to 45 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Colombo to Mannar via Puttalam and from Pottuvil to Matara via Hambantota.

The sea areas off the coasts extending from Colombo to Mannar via Puttalam and from Pottuvil to Matara via Hambantota can be fairly rough at times. (NewsWire)