Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Ampara and Monaragala districts after 2.00 p.m.
Strong winds about (40-50) kmph can be expected at times over Western slopes of Central hills, Northern, North-central, Central and North-western provinces and in Rathnapura, Hambantota and Trincomalee districts.
The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR SEA AREAS AROUND THE ISLAND DURING NEXT 24 HOURS
Condition of Rain:
A few showers may occur in the sea areas off the coast extending from Negombo to Matara via Colombo and Galle.
Winds:
Winds will be south-westerly.
Wind speed will be (30-40) kmph.
Wind speed can increase up to (50-60) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kalpitiya to Kankasanthurai via Mannar and from, Hambantota to Pottuvil.
Wind speed can increase up to 50 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Trincomalee to Kankasanthurai via Mullaitivu.
State of Sea:
The sea areas off the coasts extending from Kalpitiya to Kankasanthurai via Mannar and from Hambantota to Pottuvil will be rough at times.
The sea areas off the coasts extending from Trincomalee to Kankasanthurai via Mullaitivu may be fairly rough at times.
