Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Central, and Uva provinces today, while fairly heavy falls of about 50 mm are likely in some places in Northern province.
According to the Department of Meteorology, showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts after 1.00 pm.
The public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Meanwhile, showers will occur at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Mannar, Kankasanthurai and Trincomalee.
Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the other sea areas around the island during the evening or night.
Winds will be north-easterly. Wind speed will be 30-40 kmph. Wind speed can increase up to 50-55 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kalutara to Trincomalee via Puttalam and Kankasanthurai.
The sea areas off the coast extending from Kalutara to Trincomalee via Puttalam and Kankasanthurai will be rough at times. The other sea areas around the island will be moderate. Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. (Newswire)