Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places elsewhere after 2.00 p.m.
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the early hours of the morning.
The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR SEA AREAS AROUND THE ISLAND DURING NEXT 24 HOUR
Condition of Rain:
Showers may occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kankasanthurai to Hambantota via Trincomalee. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the other sea areas around the island.
Winds:
Winds will be northerly to north-easterly and wind speed will be (30-40) kmph.
Wind speed can increase up to 45 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Galle via Colombo.
State of Sea:
The sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Galle via Colombo will be fairly rough at times.
The other sea areas around the island will be moderate.
Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.