# SRI LANKA WEATHER FORECAST FOR 11 AUGUST 2026

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/sri-lanka-weather-forecast-for-11-august-2026/
- Published: 2026-08-10T20:24:53+05:30
- Author: WeatherLK

Sri Lanka is expected to experience unsettled weather conditions on Tuesday, 11 
August 2026, with showers affecting several provinces and districts. According to
the latest weather forecast issued by the Department of Meteorology at 2.00 p.m.
on 10 August, showers will occur at times in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces
and in the Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts.

Showers or thundershowers may develop at a few places in the Uva and Eastern provinces
and in the Mullaitivu district after 2.00 p.m. Several spells of showers are also
expected in the North-Western Province. Residents in areas affected by thunderstorms
are advised to remain alert, as temporary localized strong winds and lightning may
occur.

Fairly strong winds of around 30–40 kmph can be expected at times over the North-
Central, North-Western, Central and Southern provinces, as well as in the Trincomalee
district. The public is advised to take adequate precautions to minimize possible
damage caused by strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

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**Sea Areas Forecast**

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas extending
from Chilaw to Matara via Colombo and Galle during the next 24 hours.

Winds over the surrounding seas will be westerly to south-westerly at speeds of 
30–40 kmph. Wind speeds could increase up to 50–60 kmph at times in the sea areas
extending from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota and from Chilaw to Mannar via Puttalam.

Winds may also reach up to 50 kmph in the sea areas from Batticaloa to Mannar via
Trincomalee and Kankasanthurai and from Chilaw to Matara via Colombo and Galle.

Sea conditions will be rough at times in the areas from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota
and from Chilaw to Mannar via Puttalam. Naval and fishing communities operating 
in these areas are urged to remain vigilant. Other affected sea areas are expected
to be fairly rough, while temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas may
occur during thundershowers.