Island-wide showers and thundershowers expected due to ITCZ activity

Showers or thundershowers are expected at multiple locations in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, Uva, Eastern, and North-Central provinces after 1.00 p.m. Fairly heavy rainfall, around 75 mm, is likely in parts of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, and Uva provinces.

Additionally, isolated showers or thundershowers may occur in other parts of the island during the afternoon or night. Morning showers are also possible in the Western and Southern provinces, as well as in Puttalam and Mannar districts.

The public is advised to take adequate precautions against temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers. Misty conditions are also expected in the mornings in Central and Uva provinces, and in the Ampara and Polonnaruwa districts.

Weather Alert: Showers and Strong Winds Expected in Sea Areas Around Sri Lanka

The Meteorology Department has issued a marine weather forecast warning of showers and strong winds in sea areas around the island over the next 24 hours.

Showers or thundershowers are expected in sea areas off the coast from Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle. A few other sea areas around the island may also experience isolated showers.

Winds will be south-westerly, with speeds ranging from 25 to 35 km/h. However, wind speeds may increase up to 50 km/h in the sea areas from Chilaw to Kankasanthurai via Mannar and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota.

These areas are expected to be fairly rough at times, while other sea regions will experience slight to moderate conditions. Mariners are warned of temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas during thundershowers and are advised to exercise caution.