COLOR: Red-until 11.30 a.m. 22 May 202 The sea areas extending from Colombo to Pottuvil via Galle and Hambantota will be very rough at times with very strong gusty winds up to (60-70) kmph.
Naval and fishing communities are advised not to venture into the sea areas extending from Colombo to Pottuvil via Galle and Hambantota, until further notice.
The sea areas extending from Kalpitiya to Colombo will be rough at times, therefore, naval and fishing communities who are engaged in fishing and naval activities in the above sea areas are requested to be vigilant in this regard.
The swell waves (about 2.5 m – 3.0 m) height (This is not for land area) may increase in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kalpitiya to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle, and Hambantota.
Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.
Met department