Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northwestern and Northern provinces and in Galle and Matara districts today, according to the Department of Meteorology.
Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places in these areas.
Showers or thundershowers will occur elsewhere on the island after 1.00 pm. Fairly heavy falls of above 50 mm are likely at some places in these areas.
The public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Meanwhile, showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas around the island.
Winds will be Westerly or North-westerly in direction, and speed will be 25-35 kmph. Wind speed can increase up to 50-55 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Negombo to Hambantota via Galle and Matara.
The sea areas off the coast extending from Negombo to Hambantota via Galle and Matara may be rough at times. The other sea areas around the island will be slight.
The swell wave height may increase to about 2.0 – 2.5 m in the sea areas off the coast extending from Galle to Hambantota via Matara. (Newswire)
