November 17, Colombo (LNW): The low pressure area over the island continues to persist and cloudy skies can be expected over most parts of the island, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather forecast today (17).
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Hambantota district.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the other areas of the island after 1.00 p.m.
Heavy falls above 100 mm are likely at some places in Northern and Eastern provinces. Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places elsewhere.
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern provinces during the early hours of the morning.
The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimise damages caused by temporary localised strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Marine Weather:
Condition of Rain:
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Pottuvil to Mannar via Trincomalee and Kankasanthurai.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in other sea areas around the island during the afternoon or night.
Winds:
Winds will be north-easterly and speed will be (20-30) kmph. Wind speed can increase up to 45 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Trincomalee to Galle via Kankasanthurai, Mannar, Puttalam and Colombo.
State of Sea:
The sea areas off the coast extending from Trincomalee to Galle via Kankasanthurai, Mannar, Puttalam and Colombo will be fairly rough at times.
Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.
