Weather forecast for multi-day boats
For the sea areas in between 20N - 10S and 60E-100E
(Issued at 07.00 a.m. on 20 May 2024, for next 24hours)
Strong winds about (60-70) kmph accompanied with heavy rainfalls are likely over the sea area bounded by (02S-10N) (70E-85E) during the next few days.
Naval and fishing communities are advised not to venture into the sea areas bounded by (02S-10N) and between (70E-85E) until further notice.
A low-pressure area is likely to form over southwest Bay of Bengal around 22nd May 2024. It is likely to move initially northeastwards and concentrate into a depression over central parts of Bay of Bengal around 24th May 2024.
Naval and fishing communitiesare also requested to be attentive to future forecasts issued by the Department of Meteorology in this regard.
Sea areas around the Island
| Condition of Rain: |
| Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the sea areas extending from Mannar to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle,heavy showersare likely at some places. Showers or thundershowers will occur atseveral places in the other sea areas around the island. |
| Winds: |
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Winds will be westerly to south-westerly in the sea areas extending from Kalpitiya to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota and wind speed will be (40-50) kmp. Wind speed may increase up to (60-70) kmph at times these sea areas. Winds will be south-westerly and wind speed will be (25-35) kmph and can be increased up to 50 kmph at times in the other sea areas around the island. |
| State of Sea: |
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The sea areas extending from Kalpitiya to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota will be very rough at times and other sea areas around the island will be fairly rough at times. Naval and fishing communities are also requested to be attentive in this regard. Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. |
Bay of Bengal
Weather:
EQ - 10N, 80E-100E : Showers or thundershowers at most places.
10N - 15N, 80E-95E : Showers or thundershowers at several places.
Other sea areas : Showers or thundershowers at a few places.
Winds:
EQ - 10N, 80E-90E : South-westerly / (30-50) kmph; Gusting up to(55-65) kmph.
10N- 20N, 85E-95E : Southerly to South- Westerly / (20-40) kmph.
Other sea areas : South- Westerly or Variable / (20-30) kmph.
State of the Sea:
EQ - 10N, 80E-90E : Fairly rough to rough; very rough at times.
10N- 20N, 85E-95E : Moderate; fairly rough at times.
Other sea areas : Moderate.
Arabian Sea
Weather:
EQ - 13N, 70E-80E : Showers or thundershowers at most places.
EQ - 10N, 60E-70E : Showers or thundershowers at several places.
Other sea areas : Mainly fair weather.
Winds:
EQ- 10N, 70E-80E :North-westerly to Westerly / (30-50) kmph; Gusting up to (55-65) kmph.
02N- 10N, 60E-70E : North-westerly / (20-40) kmph; Gusting up to 50 kmph.
Other sea areas : North-westerly to Westerly/ (10-30) kmph.
State of the Sea:
EQ- 10N, 70E-80E : Fairly rough to rough; very rough at times.
02N- 10N, 60E-70E : Moderate; fairly rough at times.
Other sea areas : Slight to moderate.
South Indian Ocean:
Weather:
02S -10S, 70E-95E : Showers or thundershowers at most places.
EQ -10S, 95E-100E : Showers or thundershowers at several places.
Other sea areas : Showers or thundershowers at a few places.
Winds:
EQ-05S, 70E-80E :Clockwise/ (40-50) kmph. Gusting up to (60-70) kmph.
05S-10S, 70E-100E : South- easterly / (20-40) kmph. Gusting up to 50 kmph.
05S-10S, 60E-70E : South-easterly / (20-30) kmph.
Other sea areas : South-westerly or Variable/ (10-20) kmph.
State of the Sea:
EQ-05S, 70E-80E : Rough, very rough at times.
05S-10S, 70E-100E : Moderate; fairly rough at times.
05S-10S, 60E-70E : Moderate.
Other sea areas : Slight to moderate.
**Temporary strong gusty winds and rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.
Duty-Meteorologist
Department of Meteorology