Weather Forecast For 12th February 2018

The wavy type disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka has intensified in to a low pressure area and likely to develop further. It is located to the south of Sri Lanka and likely to move west-northwest ward. Under the influence of the system, showers or thundershowers with cloudy conditions are expected to continue over most parts of the island.

Heavy showers or thundershowers associated with sudden increase of wind speed (up to 70-80 kmph) can be expected in western, southern, south-eastern and eastern sea areas.

Strong gusty winds (up to 50-60 kmph) can expect particularly over Northern, North-Central and North-Western provinces and in Trincomalee, Galle and Mathara districts. Fairly strong gusty winds (up to 40-50kmph) are likely elsewhere.

Heavy falls (above 100 mm) can be expected at some places particularly in Southern, Uva and Eastern provinces and in Matale and Polonnaruwa districts.

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.