Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most part of the island after 1.00 p.m. Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, Western, Uva, North-western, Southern and North-central provinces and in Mannar district.

The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces during the early hours of the morning.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR SEA AREAS AROUND THE ISLAND DURING NEXT 24 HOURS

Condition of Rain:

Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Matara via Puttalam, Colombo  and Galle during the evening or night.

Winds:

Winds will be South-westerly. Wind speed will be (20-30) kmph. 

State of Sea:

Sea areas around the island will be slight.

Temporarily strong gusty winds (60-70 kmph) and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.