Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern, North-central, Eastern, Uva, Central and Southern provinces.
Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places elsewhere in the Island after 1.00 p.m.
Heavy falls above 100 mm are likely at some places in Eastern and Uva provinces. Fairly Heavy falls about (50 - 75) mm are likely at some places in the other areas of the island.
Strong winds about (50-60) kmph can be expected at times over Eastern slopes of the central hills, Northern, North-central, North-western and Eastern provinces and in Hambantota, Gampaha Colombo and Monaragala districts.
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 HOURS
The depression over the Bay of Bengal, located to the southeast of Sri Lanka, was centered near latitude 5.3°N and longitude 86.0°E, about 490 km southeast of Pottuvil, at 11:30 p.m. yesterday (07). It is expected to move west-northwestwards and towards the eastern coast of the island during next 24 hours. This system is likely to intensify further into a deep depression during next 12 hours.
Naval and fishing communities are warned not to venture to the deep and shallow sea areas around the island until further notice from today (08th January).
Navel and fishing communities are requested to be attentive to the forecasts and bulletins issued by the Department of Meteorology in this regards.
Condition of Rain:
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Galle via Kankasanthurai, Trincomalee and Pottuvil. Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the other sea areas around the island in the evening or night.
Winds:
Winds will be north-easterly and wind speed will be (35-45) kmph. Wind speed can increase up to (60-70) kmph at times in the sea areas around the island.
State of Sea:
The sea areas around the island will be rough to very rough at times.
The wave height may increase (about 2.5 – 3.5 m) in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kankasanthurai to Hambantota via Trincomalee and Pottuvil (this is not for land area).
Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.
