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2018-11-18

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2018-11-18

Special Warning for Heavy Rain and Thunderstorm Issued by the natural hazards early warning center At 10.00 p.m. 18th November 2018. For the period until 08.30 p.m. 20th November 2018

Special Warning for Heavy Rain and Thunderstorm Issued by the natural hazards early warning center At 08.30 p.m. 18th November 2018. For the period until 08.30 p.m. 20thNovember 2018

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WEATHER FORECAST FOR 19^th NOVEMBER2018

(Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 19^th November 2018)

Due to the low level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, rainy condition is expected to enhance over the island during next few days from today.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern, Eastern, North-central, Central and Uva provinces and Hambanthota district.

Showers or thundershowers will occur elsewhere after 2.00 p.m.

Very heavy falls above 150 mm can be expected at some places, particularly in the Northern, Eastern, Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces. Heavy falls around 100 mm may occur elsewhere over the island.

Light showers may also occur in the Western and Southern coastal areas in the morning.

Misty conditions may occur at some places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa and Western provinces during the morning.

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.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR SEA AREAS AROUND THE ISLAND DURING

NEXT 24 HOURS (Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 19^th November 2018)

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Potuvil to Kankasanturai via Trincomalee and Mullaitivu. Heavy showers or thundershowers can be expected at some places in the above sea areas.

Showers or thundershowers may occur in the other sea areas around the island in the evening or night. Heavy showers can be expected in the Gulf of Mannar sea area.

Winds will be North-easterly and wind speed will be 25-35 kmph in the sea area extending from Batticaloa to Puttalam via Trincomalee, Kankasanturai and Mannar.

Winds will be north westerly or variable in direction over other sea areas around the island and wind speed will be 10-20 kmph.

Temporarily strong gusty winds and rough seas can be expected during thundershowers

WEATHER FORECAST FOR NEXT 36 HOURS

(ISSUED AT 1600 HOURS ON 18^th NOVEMBER 2018)

Due to the low level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, rainy condition is expected to enhance over the island during next few days.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern, Eastern, North-central and Uva provinces.

Showers or thundershowers will occur elsewhere after 2.00p.m.

Heavy falls above 100 mm can be expected at some places, particularly in Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Northern, North-central and Southern provinces.

Misty conditions may occur at some places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa and Western provinces during the morning.

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.

Weather Forecast for Main Cities				Date :	19-Nov-2018
City	Temperature (⁰C)		Relative Humidity (%)		Weather
City	Max	Min	Max	Min	Weather
Anuradhapura	31	23	95	75	Showers or thundershowers at times
Batticaloa	31	25	95	85	Showers or thundershowers at times
Colombo	31	24	90	75	Showers or thundershowers after 2.00p.m
Galle	30	25	90	75	Showers or thundershowers are likely after 2.00p.m
Jaffna	30	24	95	75	Showers or thundershowers at times
Kandy	30	20	95	75	Showers or thundershowers after 2.00p.m
Nuwara-Eliya	20	12	95	80	Showers or thundershowers after 2.00p.m
Ratnapura	33	22	95	70	Showers or thundershowers after 2.00p.m
Trincomalee	28	24	95	85	Showers or thundershowers at times
Mannar	31	25	95	70	Showers or thundershowers at times