November 03, Colombo (LNW): Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Southern and Uva provinces and in Rathnapura and Ampara districts.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places elsewhere after 1.00p.m. Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places in these areas.
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 Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces during the early hours of the morning.
Marine Weather:
The Severe Cyclonic storm “Murasu” over the West central Bay of Bengal was located near latitude 15.3°N and longitude 80.3°E at 2.30 a.m. on 03 November 2026.
The Severe Cyclone “Murasu” is very likely to move northwestwards and cross Andhra Pradesh coast during early hours of today (3rd November, 2026).
Therefore, Naval and fishing communities are warned not to venture to the deep-sea areas bounded by 10N-17N and 80E-85E until further notice. Further, Naval and fishing communities operating in those sea areas are advised to move to safe areas.
Furthermore, naval and fishing communities are advised not to venture into the deep sea areas extending from Mannar to Trincomalee via Kankasanthurai until further notice.
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 South-westerly or Southerly in the sea areas around the island. Wind speed will be (25-35) kmph. Wind speed can increase up to (40-45) kmph at times in the sea areas extending from Chilaw to Trincomalee via Mannar and Kankasanthurai.
State of Sea: The sea areas extending from Chilaw to Trincomalee via Mannar and Kankasanthurai may be fairly rough at times. Other sea areas around the island will be moderate.
Temporarily strong gusty winds (60-70 kmph) and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.
