Showers, Strong Winds Expected Across Several Areas

 Several spells of rain are expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-western provinces, as well as in the Nuwara Eliya, Kandy, Galle, and Matara districts.

Isolated showers or thundershowers may also occur during the afternoon or night in parts of the Uva Province, and in the Ampara and Batticaloa districts.

Wind Conditions:

Fairly strong winds of 35-45 kmph are forecast over the western slopes of the central hills and in the Northern, North-central, and North-western provinces, as well as in the Trincomalee and Hambantota districts.

The public is advised to take precautions against possible localized strong winds and lightning, particularly during thundershowers.

Marine Weather Forecast – Next 24 Hours

Rainfall:

Showers are expected at several locations in the sea areas off the coast from Puttalam to Matara via Colombo and Galle.

Winds:

Winds will be westerly to south-westerly at 30-40 kmph.

Wind speeds may increase up to 55-60 kmph in the sea areas from Chilaw to Kankasanthurai via Mannar, and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota.

Winds may also reach 45-50 kmph from Chilaw to Matara via Colombo and Galle, and from Kankasanthurai to Trincomalee via Mullaittivu.

Sea Conditions:

The sea areas off Chilaw to Kankasanthurai and Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota will be very rough at times.

Sea areas off Chilaw to Matara via Colombo and Galle, and Kankasanthurai to Trincomalee via Mullaittivu, will be fairly rough.

Wave heights could increase to 2.0–2.5 meters in sea areas from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle, and Hambantota.

Advisory: The Department has advised naval and fishing communities to remain vigilant due to hazardous sea conditions and potential for high waves.