Several spells of showers will occur at times in Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Matale and Nuwara-eliya districts.

Fairly strong gusty winds up to 50 kmph can be expected in Northern, North-central and Eastern provinces and in the Eastern slopes of central hills.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts after 1.00 p.m. Fairly heavy falls about 75 mm can be expected at some places.

Misty conditions can be expected in Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces during the morning.

General public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR SEA AREAS AROUND THE ISLAND DURING NEXT 24 HOURS - Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 01 February 2021

Condition of Rain:
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea area extending from Kankasanturai to Hambantota via Trincomalee and Baticaloa. Showers or thundershowers will occor at a few plases in the other sea areas around the Island in the evening or night.

Winds:
Winds will be North-easterly in the sea areas around the island. Wind speed will be (30-40) kmph. Wind speed can increase up to 50 kmph at times in the sea areas extending from Balapitiya to Kankasanthurai via Colombo and Puttalam and in the sea areas extending from Hambantota to Pothuvil.

State of Sea:
The sea area extending from Balapitiya to Mannar via Colombo and Puttalam and in the sea areas extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil can be rough at times. Other sea areas around the island can be fairly rough at times