Weather Forecast For 23rd January 2017

The wave type atmospheric disturbance is expected to affect the weather over the country and surrounding sea area. Under its influence showery and windy condition are expected to enhance over the country and adjacent sea areas. Showers or thundershowers will occur over most parts of the island. Very heavy showers (around 150mm) are possible in the Eastern part of the country and heavy showers (more than 100mm) are likely at some places elsewhere.

Fairly strong winds at times (about 40-50kmph) can be expected over the Northern half of the island.

There may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers. General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity.

Courtesy – Department of Meteorology