Weather Forecast For 27th September 2017

Prevailing rainy conditionin the south-western part of the country is expected to continue further and cloudy skies can be expected over the most parts of the island.

Strong gusty winds (60-70kmph) can be expected over surrounding sea areas of the island and fairly strong gusty winds (40-50kmph) can be expected over the island, particularly in the Northern, North-central, North- western, Uva and Central provinces and in Hambantota district.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern provinces and in the Jaffna district. Fairly heavy showers (75-100 mm) can be expected at some places particularly in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle,Mataraand Jaffna districts.

Showers may occur at several places elsewhere.

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 – Meteorological Department.