Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts today (12).
According to the Department of Meteorology, fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places in these areas.
Several spells of showers may occur in Hambantota and Anuradhapura districts, while showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Uva province and in the Ampara and Batticaloa districts after 1.00 pm.
Strong winds of about 40-50 kmph can be expected at times over Western slopes of the central hills, Northern and North-central provinces and in Hambantota and Trincomalee districts. Fairly strong winds of about 30-40 kmph can be expected at times over other areas of the island.
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 times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle.
Winds will be south-westerly. Wind speed will be 30-40 kmph. Wind speed can increase up to 60-70 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kankasanthurai to Kalpitiya via Mannar.
Wind speed can increase up to 50-60 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Trincomalee to Kankasanthurai via Mullaittivu and Kalpitiya to Pottuvil Via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota.
The sea areas off the coasts extending from Kankasanthurai to Kalpitiya via Mannar will be very rough at times. The Naval and fishing communities are advised not to venture into these sea areas, until further notice.
The sea areas off the coasts extending from Trincomalee to Kankasanthurai via Mullaittivu and Kalpitiya to Pottuvil Via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota will be rough at times. The other sea areas around the island will be fairly rough at times.
The wave height may increase about 2.0 – 2.5 meters in the sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota. Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thunderstorms. (Newswire)
