Showers Expected in Several Provinces
Sri Lanka is expected to experience unsettled weather conditions on Friday, 30 October 2026, with several spells of showers forecast for parts of the island. Rainfall will affect several provinces, while afternoon thundershowers and fairly heavy rainfall are expected in selected areas.
Several spells of showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts. A few showers may also occur in the North-Western Province. Meanwhile, showers or thundershowers are expected at several places in the Central, Uva and Eastern provinces, as well as in the Polonnaruwa and Hambantota districts, after 1.00 p.m.
Fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 50 mm is likely at some locations in these areas. Residents are advised to remain alert to changing weather conditions, particularly during afternoon and evening thundershowers. Mainly fair weather is expected to prevail in other parts of the island.
Misty conditions may develop at some places in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces during the early morning hours. Motorists are advised to exercise caution due to reduced visibility.
The public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize possible damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Sea Weather Forecast Around Sri Lanka
Showers or thundershowers are expected at several places in the sea areas around the island during the next 24 hours. South-westerly winds will prevail, with wind speeds ranging between 25 and 35 kmph.
Wind speeds may increase up to 45 kmph at times in the deep and shallow sea areas extending from Puttalam to Kankasanthurai via Mannar and from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota. These sea areas may become fairly rough at times.
Naval and fishing communities are advised to remain vigilant, as temporarily strong gusty winds reaching 60–70 kmph and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.
People engaged in fishing and other marine activities should carefully monitor weather conditions and follow official updates issued by the Department of Meteorology.
