December 12, Colombo (LNW): Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern and North-Central provinces and in Puttalam and Trincomalee districts, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather forecast today (12).
Fairly heavy falls about 50 mm are likely at some places in Northern province.
Several spells of showers will occur at Uva province and in Matale, Kurunegala, Ampara and Batticaloa districts.
Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the other areas of the island after 1.00 p.m.
Fairly heavy falls about 75 mm are likely at some places in these areas.
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in 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 thundershower.
Marine Weather:
Condition of Rain:
Showers will occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Mannar, Kankasanthurai and Trincomalee.
Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the other sea areas around the island during the evening or night.
Winds:
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 Colombo to Mullaittivu via Puttalam and Kankasanthurai.
State of Sea:
The sea areas off the coast extending from Colombo to Mullaittivu 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.
