Intertropical Convergence Zone Brings Widespread Showers
According to the Department of Meteorology, showers or thundershowers are expected this afternoon or evening in several areas, particularly across the Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Uva, and Eastern provinces. Some locations may experience fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 50 mm.
Isolated showers or thundershowers are also likely in other parts of the country during the afternoon or night, while morning showers are expected in the Western Province and the Galle and Matara districts.
Authorities urge the public to exercise caution and take necessary safety measures against temporary localized strong winds and lightning associated with thundershowers.
Additionally, misty conditions are forecast during the morning hours in parts of the Central, Sabaragamuwa, and Uva provinces, potentially affecting visibility and trave.
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 extending from Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle. Showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places over the other sea areas around the island. |
Winds: |
Winds will be south-westerly and wind speed will be (20-30)kmph. Wind speed can increase up to 45 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 beslight to moderate. Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. |
