Weather forecast for today
Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka

On Friday, 9th of May, scattered thunderstorms are expected, bringing heavy rain and thunder at times.
The likelihood of precipitation for today is high. However, the rainfall will be light. A modest temperature shift from a humid 31°C at its peak to a warm 26°C at its lowest point is predicted.
The maximum heat index, which indicates how humid air affects the felt temperature, is estimated at a torridly hot 41°C. Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Be aware that direct exposure to sunlight increases heat impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
The forecasted temperature peak will correspond with May's average maximum of 29.5°C.
Sunrise was at 05:53 and sunset will be at 18:18; the daylight will last for 12h and 25min.

Currently, scattered clouds are merging, creating mostly cloudy conditions.
The temperature is a temperate 29°C, meanwhile, the feels-like temperature of which reflects the perceived temperature due to humidity levels is evaluated at a torrid 36°C. The current temperature is almost at the maximum of today's predicted 31°C.

Today, a combination of cloud-filled, thunderstorm-prone and damp weather is predicted.
Rainfall is forecasted from 10h to 13h, 15h and at 23h. With light precipitation of 2mm, most rainfall is expected at 12h.
The temperature will be between a maximum of 31°C and a minimum of 28°C. The feels-like temperature will be between the highest temperature of 40°C and the lowest temperature of 34°C. The hottest part of the day will be from 10h to 14h.
The maximum temperature will be close to the average high of 29.5°C in May. The expected low will be also comparable to the average minimum in May, which is 26.7°C.

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