Rainfall Outlook
Several provinces including Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Western, North-Central, and Eastern are likely to experience showers after 2:00 p.m. Rain is also expected in districts such as Badulla, Galle, and Matara.
Heavy rainfall exceeding 50 mm is forecast for parts of Sabaragamuwa Province and the districts of Colombo, Kalutara, Galle, and Matara.
Morning showers are also likely in coastal areas of the Southern Province, as well as Colombo and Kalutara districts.
Misty Morning Conditions
Misty conditions are expected during the early hours in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, and Uva provinces, along with the Ampara district.
Public Advisory
Residents are advised to take precautions against possible impacts of localized strong winds and lightning associated with thundershowers.
Sea Conditions Around the Island
Rain at Sea
Showers or thundershowers are expected in sea areas stretching from Puttalam to Matara via Colombo and Galle.
Wind Conditions
Winds will be south-westerly at speeds of 25–35 km/h, with occasional gusts reaching up to 50 km/h in areas from Chilaw to Kankasanthurai via Mannar, and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota.
Sea State
Sea conditions will be fairly rough at times in the above while other surrounding sea areas are expected to remain moderate.
Sudden strong winds and very rough seas may occur during thundershowers.
