# SRI LANKA WEATHER FORECAST FOR 08 SEPTEMBER 2026

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/sri-lanka-weather-forecast-for-08-september-2026/
- Published: 2026-09-07T17:20:54+05:30
- Author: WeatherLK

**Weather Forecast for 08 September 2026**

Sri Lanka is expected to experience a mix of showers and thundershowers on **Tuesday,
08 September 2026**, with several areas likely to receive rainfall during the afternoon
and evening. According to the weather forecast issued by the Department of Meteorology
at 2.00 p.m. on 07 September, showers or thundershowers may occur at several places
in the **Uva, Central and Eastern provinces**, as well as in the **Polonnaruwa and
Mullaittivu districts**, particularly after 2.00 p.m.

Fairly heavy rainfall exceeding **75 mm** is likely at some locations in the Uva
and Eastern provinces. Residents and visitors in these areas should remain alert
to changing weather conditions, especially during afternoon and evening thunderstorms.

A few showers are also expected in the **Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western
provinces**, along with the **Galle and Matara districts**. The distribution of 
rainfall is expected to vary from place to place, with some areas remaining relatively
dry while others receive brief spells of rain.

The Department of Meteorology has advised the general public to take adequate precautions
against temporary localized strong winds and lightning that may occur during thundershowers.
People are encouraged to remain cautious in exposed locations when thunderstorms
develop.

![](https://meteo.gov.lk/gifs/analysis1.gif?t=1788781362129)

**Sea Weather Forecast**

For the sea areas around Sri Lanka, showers may occur at a few places in the coastal
waters extending from **Puttalam to Matara via Colombo and Galle**. During the evening
or night, showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the sea areas
extending from **Mullaittivu to Pottuvil via Trincomalee and Batticaloa**.

Winds are expected to be **south-westerly at 25–35 kmph**. Wind speeds may occasionally
increase up to **50 kmph** in the sea areas extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil
and from Kankasanthurai to Puttalam via Mannar.

These sea areas are expected to be **fairly rough at times**. During thundershowers,
temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas may occur. Fishermen, naval personnel
and others engaged in marine activities are advised to closely monitor weather conditions
before venturing into the sea.

![](https://meteo.gov.lk/gifs/marine1.gif?t=1788781422813)