Several spells of shower will occur in Northern and North-Central provinces and in Hambantota district.
Showers or thundershowers are likely at several places in other areas of the island after 2.00 p.m.
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara and Anuradhapura 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 HOURS
Condition of Rain:
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Hambantota to Trincomalee via Batticaloa.
Winds:
Winds will be north-easterly and wind speed will be (30-40) kmph. Wind speed can increase up to (45-50) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kalutara to Mannar via Colombo and Puttalam, and from Hambantota to Batticaloa via Pottuvil.
State of Sea:
The sea areas off the coast extending from Kalutara to Mannar via Colombo and Puttalam, and from Hambantota to Batticaloa via Pottuvil will be fairly rough at times. Other sea areas around the island will be moderate.
Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.
