Katunayake, Sri Lanka

10:19 PM IST on May 23, 2012 (GMT +0530)
Elev: 26 ft
Lon: 79.9° E
Lat: 7.2° N
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Tropical Weather: Invest 94 (North Atlantic) Tropical Storm Bud (East Pacific) Tropical Storm Sanvu (Western Pacific)
Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground Forecast for Thursday, May 24, 2012.

Tropical Storm Sanvu will most likely become a typhoon by Thursday, but is expected to remain well out to sea. The storm should stay a minimal throughout its life, never exceeding category 1 on the Saffir Simpson intensity scale. The storm is expected to create large large seas, some of which will reach the shores of Asia, but other effects are not likely.

Japan will see clearing conditions in the north as a weak area of low pressure moves out into the Pacific. Temperatures over the island will remain similar.

On the Asian mainland. Southern China will continue to see wet weather south of Shanghai, with mostly clear conditions in the Northeast.

Southeast Asia through Indonesia will continue to see rainy weather, with heavy rainfall expected to be scattered throughout the Islands. The Philippines will see similar conditions.

India is expected to remain mostly hot and dry, though some wet weather will develop in the southern region.

Australia will see some wet weather in the east as a trough moves into South Australia. Thunderstorms will spread throughout the state, with more widespread rain expected in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. The western portion of the country will be dry.
Weather Underground Forecast for Thursday, May 24, 2012.

Tropical Storm Sanvu will most likely become a typhoon by Thursday, but is expected to remain well out to sea. The storm should stay a minimal throughout its life, never exceeding category 1 on the Saffir Simpson intensity scale. The storm is expected to create large large seas, some of which will reach the shores of Asia, but other effects are not likely.

Japan will see clearing conditions in the north as a weak area of low pressure moves out into the Pacific. Temperatures over the island will remain similar.

On the Asian mainland. Southern China will continue to see wet weather south of Shanghai, with mostly clear conditions in the Northeast.

Southeast Asia through Indonesia will continue to see rainy weather, with heavy rainfall expected to be scattered throughout the Islands. The Philippines will see similar conditions.

India is expected to remain mostly hot and dry, though some wet weather will develop in the southern region.

Australia will see some wet weather in the east as a trough moves into South Australia. Thunderstorms will spread throughout the state, with more widespread rain expected in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. The western portion of the country will be dry.
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Katunayake Weather at a Glance

Updated 9:40 PM IST
Weather Station
Katunayake (VCBI)
Elevation
26 ft
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Now
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Temperature
84 °F
Feels Like 94 °F
Wind(mph)
12
Sunrise / Set
5:52 AM
6:21 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent
Tonight
Chance of a Thunderstorm 81 °F
Chance of T-storms
50% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Chance of a Thunderstorm 88 °F
Chance of T-storms
70% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow Night
Thunderstorm 81 °F
T-storms
90% chance of precipitation
Friday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 88 | 81 °F
Chance of T-storms
50% chance of precipitation
Saturday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 90 | 81 °F
Chance of T-storms
40% chance of precipitation
Sunday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 88 | 81 °F
Chance of T-storms
50% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as today.
Conditions
Pressure
29.83 in
Visibility
6.2 miles
Clouds
Mostly Cloudy 1600 ft
Moisture
Humidity
79%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR VCBI 231610Z 23010KT 9999 BKN016 29/25 Q1010 NOSIG
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Weather Radio
Weather Radio Index
Temperature
Heat Index
94 °F
Dew Point
77 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
12 mph from SW
Wind Gust
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
Not available.
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Not available.
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Source: BestForecast
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Fog overnight. Low of 81F with a heat index of 95F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Thursday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 88F with a heat index of 104F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70%.
Thursday Night
nt_tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms. Low of 81F with a heat index of 95F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Friday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 88F with a heat index of 97F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Friday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 81F with a heat index of 95F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Saturday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 90F with a heat index of 97F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 20 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 81F with a heat index of 95F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Sunday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 88F with a heat index of 99F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 81F with a heat index of 95F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 90F with a heat index of 102F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Monday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 82F with a heat index of 93F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 90F with a heat index of 97F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 20 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Tuesday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 81F with a heat index of 100F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F with a heat index of 97F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Wednesday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 79F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 88F with a heat index of 102F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 15 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 79F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F with a heat index of 102F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Friday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Overcast. Low of 79F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F with a heat index of 102F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 79F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.

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View Calendar 7-Day Weather Forecast for Katunayake

Thursday, 24
Chance of a Thunderstorm
88 | 81 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
70%
Friday, 25
Chance of a Thunderstorm
88 | 81 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Saturday, 26
Chance of a Thunderstorm
90 | 81 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Sunday, 27
Chance of a Thunderstorm
88 | 81 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Monday, 28
Chance of a Thunderstorm
90 | 82 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Tuesday, 29
Chance of a Thunderstorm
90 | 81 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Wednesday, 30
Chance of a Thunderstorm
88 | 79 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Thursday, 31
Mostly Cloudy
88 | 79 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 7:12 PM IST on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 88F with a heat index of 104F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70%.
Thursday Night
nt_tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms. Low of 81F with a heat index of 95F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 83 | 77 88 | 77 84 | 79 83 | 76
Wind 15 mph SSW 19 mph SW 15 mph SW 13 mph SSW
Humidity 82% 69% 82% 81%
Chance of Precip. 10% 30% 40% 50%
Cloud Cover 98% 94% 93% 95%
Conditions Fog Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:52 AM
6:21 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [0.80], Average RMSE [1.32] : Use BestForecast
Source: BestForecast at 7:12 PM IST on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 88F with a heat index of 97F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Friday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 81F with a heat index of 95F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 83 | 74 87 | 76 84 | 78 83 | 78
Wind 13 mph SW 19 mph SW 15 mph SW 11 mph SSW
Humidity 77% 67% 77% 82%
Chance of Precip. 40% 20% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 98% 97% 94% 98%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:52 AM
6:21 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [0.83], Average RMSE [1.63] : Use BestForecast
Source: BestForecast at 7:12 PM IST on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 90F with a heat index of 97F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 20 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 81F with a heat index of 95F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 83 | 76 88 | 75 84 | 76 83 | 76
Wind 14 mph SSW 20 mph SW 15 mph SW 12 mph SW
Humidity 81% 64% 75% 79%
Chance of Precip. 40% 10% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 99% 86% 62% 95%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Mostly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:52 AM
6:22 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [0.92], Average RMSE [1.91] : Use BestForecast
Source: BestForecast at 7:12 PM IST on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 88F with a heat index of 99F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 81F with a heat index of 95F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 82 | 76 88 | 76 85 | 76 83 | 78
Wind 15 mph SW 20 mph SW 16 mph SW 12 mph SW
Humidity 81% 68% 74% 81%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 90% 70% 93% 44%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
5:52 AM
6:22 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [0.91], Average RMSE [1.69] : Use BestForecast
Source: BestForecast at 7:12 PM IST on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 90F with a heat index of 102F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Monday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 82F with a heat index of 93F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 82 | 76 89 | 76 84 | 76 83 | 77
Wind 16 mph SW 19 mph SW 16 mph SW 14 mph SSW
Humidity 80% 67% 73% 80%
Chance of Precip. 10% 20% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 97% 88% 86% 81%
Conditions Fog Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
5:52 AM
6:22 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.01], Average RMSE [2.54] : Use BestForecast
Source: BestForecast at 7:12 PM IST on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 90F with a heat index of 97F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 20 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Tuesday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 81F with a heat index of 100F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 82 | 76 87 | 75 85 | 76 84 | 79
Wind 15 mph SW 20 mph SW 16 mph SW 13 mph SW
Humidity 82% 68% 75% 83%
Chance of Precip. 10% 20% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 72% 95% 100% 69%
Conditions Fog Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:52 AM
6:22 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.24], Average RMSE [2.69] : Use BestForecast
Source: BestForecast at 7:12 PM IST on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F with a heat index of 97F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Wednesday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 79F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 84 | 76 87 | 75 84 | 76 82 | 75
Wind 15 mph SW 18 mph SW 15 mph WSW 12 mph SW
Humidity 79% 70% 74% 80%
Chance of Precip. 10% 20% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 98% 100% 100% 93%
Conditions Fog Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
5:52 AM
6:22 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.31], Average RMSE [2.31] : Use BestForecast
Source: BestForecast at 7:12 PM IST on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 88F with a heat index of 102F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 15 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 79F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 83 | 75 87 | 75 84 | 74 82 | 77
Wind 12 mph WSW 15 mph WSW 14 mph SW 11 mph SW
Humidity 78% 68% 74% 80%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 90% 81% 87% 91%
Conditions Overcast Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
5:52 AM
6:22 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.01], Average RMSE [2.39] : Use BestForecast
Source: BestForecast at 7:12 PM IST on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F with a heat index of 102F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Friday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Overcast. Low of 79F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 81 | 77 87 | 79 84 | 76 82 | 78
Wind 12 mph SW 15 mph WSW 14 mph SW 11 mph SW
Humidity 86% 80% 76% 82%
Chance of Precip. 10% 20% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 75% 86% 96% 96%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
5:52 AM
6:22 PM
Source: BestForecast at 7:12 PM IST on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F with a heat index of 102F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 79F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 81 | 77 87 | 79 83 | 74 82 | 76
Wind 12 mph SW 15 mph WSW 13 mph SW 11 mph SW
Humidity 86% 79% 74% 81%
Chance of Precip. 10% 20% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 96% 96% 97% 95%
Conditions Overcast Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:52 AM
6:22 PM
Source: BestForecast at 7:12 PM IST on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 81 | 77 87 | 79 82 | 72 79 | 73
Wind 11 mph SW 14 mph SW 13 mph SW 11 mph SSW
Humidity 85% 78% 73% 81%
Chance of Precip. 20% 10% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 93% % % %
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:52 AM
6:22 PM
 
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May 23, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal 86 °F 78 °F
Yesterday 90 °F 84 °F
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May. 23, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:52 AM IST 6:21 PM IST
Civil Twilight 5:30 AM IST 6:44 PM IST
Nautical Twilight 5:04 AM IST 7:10 PM IST
Astronomical Twilight 4:37 AM IST 7:36 PM IST
Moon 7:34 AM IST 8:21 PM IST
Length Of Visible Light 13h 13m
Length of Day
12h 29m
Tomorrow will be 0m 13s longer.
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Wind Dir: 230° (SW)
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