Showers or thundershowers will occur at several districts

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, Southern and Eastern provinces and in Polonnaruwa district after 1.00 p.m. Fairly heavy falls above 50 mm are likely at some places in these areas.  

Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places elsewhere of the island during the afternoon or night. 

Showers or thundershowers may occur in the Western province and in Galle, Matara and Puttalam districts in the morning too. 

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central and Uva provinces and in Ampara and Polonnaruwa districts 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 off the coast 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 during the afternoon or night.

Winds:

Winds will be south-westerly and wind speed will be (25-35) kmph.  Wind speed can increase up to (50-55) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Kankasanthurai via Mannar and from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota.

State of Sea:

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

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