Showers or thundershowers will occur at most places of the island

Showers or thundershowers will occur at most places of the island during the afternoon or night.

Showers may occur in Southern and Western provinces and Puttalam, Ampara and Batticaloa districts in the morning too. 

Fairly heavy falls about 75 mm are likely at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces and in Hambantota and Ampara districts.

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

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central and Uva provinces during 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 south-westerly and wind speed will be (25-35) kmph.  Wind speed can increase up to (45-50) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Kankasanthurai via Mannar and from Hambantota to Pottuvil.

State of Sea:

The sea areas off the coasts extending from Chilaw to Kankasanthurai via Mannar and from Hambantota to Pottuvil will be fairly rough at times. The other sea areas around the island can be slight to moderate.   

Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.