The Department of Meteorology says several spells of showers are expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces as well as in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts.
Meanwhile, showers or thundershowers are likely in several places in the Northern, Eastern and Uva provinces after 1.00 p.m. The Met Department warned that fairly heavy rainfall of around 50 mm could be experienced in some areas.
The public has been advised to take necessary precautions against temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Weather Forecast for Sea Areas Around the Island
Rain: Showers are expected at several places in the sea areas off the coast stretching from Kankasanthurai to Matara, via Puttalam, Colombo and Galle.
Winds: Winds will be south-westerly with speeds of 30–40 kmph.
Wind speeds may increase up to 50–55 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota.
Wind speeds may reach 50 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast from Puttalam to Kankasanthurai via Mannar.
Sea Condition:
The sea areas from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota will be rough at times.
The sea areas from Puttalam to Kankasanthurai via Mannar may be fairly rough at times.
