Several spells of showers are expected in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts, according to the Department of Meteorology.
A few showers may also occur in the North-Western Province.
Showers or thundershowers are expected at several places in the Central, Uva and Eastern provinces and in the Polonnaruwa and Hambantota districts after 1.00 p.m. Fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 50 mm is possible at some locations in these areas.
Mainly fair weather is expected elsewhere across the island.
The public has been advised to take adequate precautions against temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers. Misty conditions may also occur in some areas of the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces during the early morning hours.
Sea areas around the island
Showers or thundershowers are expected at several locations in the sea areas around Sri Lanka during the next 24 hours.
South-westerly winds are expected at speeds of 25–35 kmph.
Wind speeds may occasionally increase to 45 kmph in the sea areas extending from Puttalam to Kankasanthurai via Mannar and from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota.
These sea areas may become fairly rough at times. Temporarily strong gusty winds of 60–70 kmph and very rough seas are possible during thundershowers.
