Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the Uva, Central and Eastern provinces and in the Polonnaruwa district after 2.00 pm today (08), while fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places in the Uva and Eastern provinces.
According to the Department of Meteorology, several spells of showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts.
The public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Meanwhile, showers may occur at a few places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Matara via Colombo and Galle.
Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Trincomalee to Pottuvil via Batticaloa during the evening or night.
Winds will be South-westerly. Wind speed will be 30-40 kmph. Wind speed can increase up to 50-60 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil and from Kankasanthurai to Puttalam via Mannar.
The sea areas off the coasts extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil and from Kankasanthurai to Puttalam via Mannar will be rough at times.
Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. (Newswire)