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

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most provinces of the island after 2.00 p.m.

Heavy showers more than 100mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.

Showers may occur at several places in the coastal areas of Southern province during the morning too.

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

Issued at 05.30 a.m.11 May 2024

 

Condition of Rain:
Showers or thundershowers will occur atseveral places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota. Showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places in the other sea areas around the island during the evening or night.
Winds:
Winds will be south-westerly or variable and wind speed will be (20-30) kmph. Wind speed may increase up to 40 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Puttalam toKankasanthurai via Mannar.
State of Sea:

The sea areas off the coasts extending from Puttalam toKankasanthurai via Mannar can be moderate at times.

Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.