Weather Alert : Fair weather expected in most areas today

February 19, 2024 at 9:09 AM

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

However, a few showers may occur in the Eastern and Uva provinces, while showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Sabaragamuwa province after 4.00 p.m. 

Fairly strong winds of about 30-35 kmph can be expected at times in the eastern slopes of the central hills and Northern, North-central, North-western, Uva, Southern and Eastern provinces and the Matale and Kandy districts. 

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

Winds will be north-easterly and wind speed will be 25-30 kmph. Wind speed may increase up to 45-55 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota and from Colombo to Kankasanthurai via Puttalam. 

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