November 01, Colombo (LNW): Showers or thundershowers will occur at a several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Southern provinces and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts after 1.00 p.m. Fairly heavy falls above 50 mm are likely at some places in these areas.
Mainly fair weather conditions are expected in other areas of the Island.
The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimise damage caused by temporary localised strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in Kurunegala and Anuradhapura districts during the early hours of the morning.
Marine Weather:
The depression over the Southeast Bay of Bengal was centred over the same region near latitude 10.9°N and longitude 87.5°E at 11.30 p.m. on 31 October 2026. The system is very likely to move west-northwestwards and intensify into a deep depression over the Southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining Southeast Bay of Bengal around 11.30 a.m. on 01 November 2026. Continuing to move west-northwestwards, it is very likely to intensify further into a cyclonic storm over the Southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining Westcentral Bay of Bengal around 11.30 p.m. on the same day. It is also very likely to intensify further into a severe cyclonic storm over the Westcentral Bay of Bengal by 02 November 2026.
Wind speeds in the sea areas between 10°N and 15°N latitudes and 80°E and 90°E longitudes may occasionally increase up to (70–80) kmph. Heavy showers or thundershowers are likely, and these sea areas may be very rough. Therefore, Naval and fishing communities are warned not to venture to the above mentioned sea areas until further notice. Naval and fishing communities operating in those sea areas are advised to move away from the affected sea areas.
The naval and fishing communities, are requested to be attentive to the future forecasts and bulletins issued by the Department of Meteorology in this regard.
Condition of Rain: Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas around the island.
Winds: Winds will be North-easterly in the sea areas extending from Kankasanthurai to Pottuvil via Batticaloa. Winds will be South-westerly or variable in the other sea areas around the island. Wind speed will be (25-35) kmph.
State of Sea: The sea areas around the island will be moderate.
Temporarily strong gusty winds (60-70 kmph) and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.
