Due to the influence of the above system, Showers or thundershowers will occur at times and cloudy skies are expected in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Northern provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. Fairly heavy showers about 75 mm are likely at some places in these areas.
Several spells of showers will occur in Anuradhapura district.
Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Uva and Eastern provinces after 1.00 pm.
The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR SEA AREAS AROUND THE ISLAND DURING NEXT 24 HOURS
The low-pressure area located northeast of the Sri Lanka, still persist.
Under the influence of this system, wind speed and rainy conditions is continue over the sea areas around the island . The naval and fishing communities are requested to be attentive to the future forecasts and bulletins issued by the Department of Meteorology in this regard.
Condition of Rain:
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Mullaitivu to Galle via Kankasanthurai, Puttalam and Colombo. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places elsewhere around the island in the evening or night.
Winds:
Winds will be South-westerly. Wind speed will be (25-35) kmph. Wind speed can increase up to (50-60) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kankasanthurai to Pottuvil via Puttalam, Colombo, Galle and Hambantota.
State of Sea:
The sea areas off the coasts extending from Kankasanthurai to Pottuvil via Puttalam, Colombo, Galle and Hambantota will be rough at times. The other sea areas around the island can be moderate.
The swell waves (about 2.0 – 2.5 m) height (this is not for land area) may increase in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota.
Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.
