The Department of Meteorology forecasts showers or thundershowers in parts of the Northern, North-central, Eastern, and Uva provinces today (Jan. 27).
Expect fairly strong winds, reaching about 40 kmph, at times over the North-central, Eastern, Central, Uva, and Northwestern provinces.
In the early hours of the day, ground frost is possible in some areas of the Nuwara-Eliya district.
Showers or thundershowers may occur in parts of the Central, Sabaragamuwa, and Western provinces, as well as the Galle and Matara districts after 2:00 p.m.
Sea Areas:
- Showers or thundershowers may occur in several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Trincomalee to Hambantota via Batticaloa.
- Winds will be north-easterly, with a speed of 30-40 kmph.
- Wind speed may increase up to 50-60 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Colombo to Hambantota via Puttalam, Kankesanturai, Trincomalee, and Pottuvil.
- The sea areas off the coasts extending from Colombo to Hambantota via Puttalam, Kankesanturai, Trincomalee, and Pottuvil can be rough at times.
