# SRI LANKA MORNING WEATHER FORECAST FOR SEA AREAS ON 04 JANUARY 2026

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/sri-lanka-morning-weather-forecast-for-sea-areas-on-04-january-2026/
- Published: 2026-01-04T07:00:15+05:30
- Author: Weather LK

**Met Dept Issues Bay of Bengal Alert: Atmospheric Disturbance to Stir Rough Seas**

Naval and fishing communities are being placed on high alert as a low-level atmospheric
disturbance has developed in the Bay of Bengal to the east of Sri Lanka. The Department
of Meteorology, in its 5:30 a.m. bulletin issued today, January 4, 2026, has urged
maritime stakeholders to remain closely attentive to future forecasts as the system
continues to evolve.

The developing system is expected to bring significant showery conditions to the
eastern and northern maritime zones. Showers are forecast to occur at several places
in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kankesanthurai to Pottuvil, traveling
via Trincomalee and Batticaloa. Mariners in these regions should be prepared for
reduced visibility and localized squalls.

Prevailing winds across the island’s waters will maintain a north-easterly direction.
While standard wind speeds are expected to hover between 30 and 40 kmph, the disturbance
will cause significant surges in specific areas.

Wind speeds are predicted to increase up to 50–55 kmph at times in the sea areas
off the coast extending from Galle to Hambantota, passing through Colombo, Puttalam,
Kankesanthurai, Trincomalee, and Batticaloa.

As a result of the increased wind velocity, sea conditions across a vast portion
of the coastal belt will be hazardous: Rough Conditions The sea areas stretching
from Galle to Hambantota (via Colombo, Puttalam, Kankesanthurai, Trincomalee, and
Batticaloa) will be rough at times. Fairly Rough Conditions All other sea areas 
surrounding the island are expected to be fairly rough.

The Department of Meteorology has advised all fishing and naval communities to exercise
extreme caution and to monitor official channels for further updates as the atmospheric
disturbance in the Bay of Bengal progresses.

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