# SRI LANKA WEATHER FORECAST FOR TODAY,19  APRIL 2026

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/sri-lanka-weather-forecast-for-today19-april-2026/
- Published: 2026-04-19T11:44:40+05:30
- Author: WeatherLK

Atmospheric conditions will become increasingly favorable for afternoon thundershowers
across most parts of the island starting from tomorrow, 20 April.

For today, showers or thundershowers are expected to occur at several places in 
the Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, North-Western, North-Central and Southern
provinces after 1.00 p.m. Fairly heavy rainfall of about 50 mm is likely at some
locations, particularly in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle
and Matara districts. These showers may be accompanied by temporary localized strong
winds and lightning.

Meanwhile, mainly dry weather will prevail over the remaining parts of the island
during the daytime. In the early hours of the morning, misty conditions can be expected
in the Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces, as well as in the Galle
and Matara districts, which may reduce visibility for motorists.

The general public is advised to take necessary precautions to minimize potential
damages caused by lightning and strong winds during thundershowers.

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**Sea Areas Forecast (Next 24 Hours)**

Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the sea areas off the coast
extending from Mannar to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle. Winds will be south-easterly
or variable in direction with speeds of 20–30 kmph. Sea conditions around the island
are expected to remain slight, although temporarily strong gusty winds and rough
seas may develop during thundershowers.