# SRI LANKA WEATHER FORECAST FOR TOMORROW, JANUARY 10, 2026 - Link: https://www.weather.lk/sri-lanka-weather-forecast-for-tomorrow-january-10-2026/ - Published: 2026-01-09T21:27:29+05:30 - Author: Weather LK **Deep Depression to Bring Heavy Rain and Strong Winds to Parts of Sri Lanka on January 10** ![](https://scontent.fcmb11-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/612478582_1195022492818230_515488449776233221_n. jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_eui2=AeEZb6fW_mv1Ku4m5_F3nRd5dzGW6ZtXqAp3MZbpm1eoCjLaQE_0VQm3CGtJPVpSv2cpmbUX8MaYJcqmunMxves0& _nc_ohc=mLnbFfuOKPQQ7kNvwGiuSOX&_nc_oc=AdkzWw_995cG64uPujvUl2cz2345xYofjQw0710JLcbRnw_NGKXe6uT5TTr1eZrJw1HtiWBGzjkMPAP4JwDO- ahG&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.fcmb11-1.fna&_nc_gid=YfqOdQMyxg9rIZE-n1icYA&oh=00_AfoF7A3XLi8zRM6jAfw77ANIaBo11iU4PteWHjf52CFE2Q& oe=6966FB05) Weather conditions across Sri Lanka are expected to remain unsettled on **10 January 2026** as a deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal continues to influence the island. According to the Department of Meteorology, the system was located about** 110 kilometres northeast of Batticaloa at 7.00 p.m. on 9 January 2026** and is very likely to move northwestwards. It is expected to **cross the Sri Lanka coast between Trincomalee and Jaffna during the afternoon of January 10**, bringing enhanced rainfall and strong winds to several regions. ![](https://scontent.fcmb11-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/613031815_1173601538278824_6797520781505067767_n. jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_eui2=AeExVBkTJEHffeaPnlvPghtrGuvEPUBvF9wa68Q9QG8X3Ds8gagS6PVW- x3sEx4K4rsQ9fPzmoUKHSqzNWFqprt1&_nc_ohc=6LwIXiQee94Q7kNvwHj04rS&_nc_oc=AdlYb7dsIX8p1LBFidbpCRrzrhCHFqDQzHSqles9uiQ_drCAX2P3mYwvX8KKiTIhvMieptbq2FSKMbT9_p2QJp0C& _nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.fcmb11-1.fna&_nc_gid=edQm-LKE7QPUQPrFzMxCEg&oh=00_AforH2- DoZsvk4Ml2wUtdDa7bPcvnj6IGzuuslN9zeMBPQ&oe=6966FE9E) ![](https://scontent.fcmb4-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/613739067_1173601541612157_8044087675736591796_n. jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_eui2=AeHepo0WB68_B0JyHa6Ag6YJT6IzSciPg- dPojNJyI-D5yEvcoDjUrvs27llk47u2AkCW42Gz-3uzSRn1v4aC6Z2&_nc_ohc=QlM1C4VkFUoQ7kNvwGOy_K0& _nc_oc=AdkBozny-OkBrs2tCNxSaJVEc3Ygy1WdRjQlNk34AH8a0wDjF9l1gAbXuOexQbiqAJXZlYojHa6YOYSyAxKdIwB6& _nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.fcmb4-2.fna&_nc_gid=tPq_QqaApiMTByxQwm2Sxw&oh=00_AfqaB9_RpPlCLd6kNRLsHyeVbfzKATXaZOKAYUlg9t- xxg&oe=696714BF) ![](https://scontent.fcmb4-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/612006663_1195220552798424_1126814979713240734_n. jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_eui2=AeFqnRABsNix3DwyRnUQZZKZ-P6D06OmN8P4_oPTo6Y3w1tdq8B_il- o4v0y6z94TeXnw7KLZWlK4WX0-IWwjOqa&_nc_ohc=G1-U-_KUTqMQ7kNvwFw5AlD&_nc_oc=Adm3hewRx4- q_IMbUnh1ErgIou3UFTwN69K5t3UqjNy1OCNfR0fj-H8pQVUB23m3jDs&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent. fcmb4-2.fna&_nc_gid=B-4I_yAGQHeO2psJjABJ_A&oh=00_Afr2pu8rjyrWdt6-2Vmn5RWMtX6KDrpFl70qdfngfTkuhg& oe=6966EBEA) ![](https://scontent.fcmb4-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/612591325_1173601501612161_7993035393800651135_n. jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_eui2=AeED4YrGnRIp1ftCSpju1p6ngh2mgi2VKO6CHaaCLZUo7npZ- mRuWZwzDdO9ObPWCSdsUqljC0ulc0zk1ipsollq&_nc_ohc=X5-yEIv6fz4Q7kNvwE1GLqg&_nc_oc=Admt1yEO- jewH9MPFBiEK6MfcMhI9hyTKHsq-qLgrFbqNlC7Wl3kipZwkzgbIriQJzY6sOyQ_giTQlrJ8TDxDZO0& _nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.fcmb4-2.fna&_nc_gid=KRgC0EIs2b8o7zERxiEvZw&oh=00_Afr_aGvZkWjwTwoiUu88lcsStph8WhgQ5oYXLDPysSWFpA& oe=696704EA) ![](https://meteo.gov.lk/gifs/analysis1.gif?t=1767973935375) Cloudy skies are expected to prevail over the **Northern** ** half of the island**, while unsettled weather will affect many other areas. **Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Northern Province and in the Anuradhapura and Trincomalee districts**, with **heavy rainfall exceeding 100 millimetres** likely at some locations in the Northern Province. These conditions may lead to short periods of intense rainfall within a short time span. ![](https://meteo.gov.lk/gifs/forecast2.gif?t=1767973955718) Several spells of showers are also expected in the **North-Western, Central, Eastern, and Uva Provinces**, as well as in the **Polonnaruwa District**. In other parts of the island, **isolated showers or thundershowers may develop during the evening or night hours**, particularly under cloudy conditions. Wind conditions are expected to strengthen significantly as the system approaches.** Very strong winds of about 50–60 kilometres per hour**, with **gusts reaching up to 70 kilometres per hour**, can be expected at times in the **Northern and North- Central Provinces and in the Trincomalee District**. Meanwhile, **fairly strong winds of 40–50 kilometres per hour** may occur at times in the **North-Western, Central, Uva, and Western Provinces**. ![](https://scontent.fcmb3-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/613717409_1195061359481010_2175770486182675787_n. jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_eui2=AeFJeJcTG3RXINkkaxPdaxavyfTChhuQ82LJ9MKGG5DzYg7L9gzTjDtdfNQfL80JyjAElwD6JKAJe56XYwX9c- O0&_nc_ohc=bCnmjH52EVkQ7kNvwHQDnJQ&_nc_oc=Adlkgzg8A8Y7vw8YtXHQvdt1Y8cqhenlcpEcXkUmVbK0lC- 6Q6DevZduDan1ak8Y97gkW1cr-I0Hn4YPdlEt6Tju&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.fcmb3-2.fna& _nc_gid=7wEaqMjVR17d3F8RaDQrtA&oh=00_AfqReDoTjFs2Ur4iaKQVAztiZHJ9N5l5LtcKWQ5bdA_VmA& oe=6966EDC9) The general public is kindly requested to **take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers**. The **Department of Meteorology continues to closely monitor the behavior of this system**, and the public is advised to remain attentive to **future forecasts, warnings, and official weather bulletins** issued in this regard. [PDF](https://meteo.gov.lk/pdfs/land_pdf.pdf?t=1767973392816)