Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in Uva, Eastern and Central provinces and in Polonnaruwa and Mullaittivu districts after 2.00 p.m. Fairly heavy falls above 50 mm are likely at some places in the above areas.
A Few shower may occur in the coastal areas of the Western Province and the Galle and Matara districts during the morning.
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
Condition of Rain:
Showers will occur at a few places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Matara via Colombo and Galle. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Mullaittivu to Pottuvil via Trincomalee and Batticaloa during the evening or night.
Winds:
Winds will be South-westerly. Wind speed will be (25-35) kmph.
Wind speed can increase up to 45-50 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota.
State of Sea:
The sea areas off the coast extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota will be fairly rough at times.
Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.
