Winds could become fairly strong, reaching speeds of 30-40 km/h, particularly on the Western slopes of the central hills, and in the Northern, North-central, North-western, and Southern provinces, as well as in Trincomalee district. Residents are advised to take necessary precautions to reduce the risk of damage from sudden strong winds and lightning during thundershowers. On May 24, 2026, at 5:30 a.m., the Department of Meteorology had already forecasted similar weather conditions, with showers or thundershowers in the same regions. Some areas in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, along with Galle and Matara districts, may see heavy rainfall over 50 mm. Meanwhile, fair weather is expected in other parts of the island. The public is again reminded to be cautious of localized strong winds and lightning during rain events. The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued early warnings for landslides in the districts of Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Kegalle, Nuwara Eliya, and Ratnapura, valid from 9:00 a.m. on May 23, 2026, to 9:00 a.m. on May 24, 2026.
