Heavy rainfall exceeding 100mm expected in several provinces and districts

Heavy falls above 100mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Northern province and in Trincomalee district.

Showers or thundershowers will occur elsewhere in the island after 1.00 p.m. 

Showers may occur in the coastal areas of the Southern Province during the morning.

The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in Galle, Matara and Kurunegala districts during the early hours of the morning.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR SEA AREAS AROUND THE ISLAND DURING NEXT 24 HOURS

Condition of Rain:

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas around the island.    

Winds:

Winds will be North-easterly in the sea areas around the island. Wind speed will be (20-30) kmph.  Wind speed can increase up to 40 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Mullaitivu to Puttalam via Kankasanthurai.  

State of Sea:

The sea areas around the island may be slight or moderate.

Temporarily strong gusty winds (60-70 kmph) and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.