Weather : Three updates for today

April 8, 2024 at 9:17 AM

  • The apparent northward relative motion of the sun:

The sun will be directly over the latitudes of Sri Lanka until April 15 this year. The nearest areas of Sri Lanka over which the sun is overhead today (Apr 08) are Marawila, Pothuhara, Gurukete, Kalmunai, Garthalawela and Warapitiya at about 12:12 pm.

  • Today’s Weather forecast:

Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Northwestern provinces and Monaragala, Mannar and Anuradhapura districts after 2.00 p.m. Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Western, Central and Sabaragamuwa provinces and Galle and Matara districts during the morning. 

  • Weather forecast for sea areas: 

Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Matara via Colombo and Galle during the afternoon or night. Winds will be variable in direction and wind speed will be 15-25 kmph. Sea areas around the island will be slight. Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. (NewsWire)