February 24, Colombo (LNW): Showers or thundershowers are likely at a few places in Southern province and in Rathnapura, Monaragala and Kaluthara districts after 2.00 p.m., the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather forecast today (24).
Mainly fair weather will prevail over the other areas of the island.
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, Western, North-western and North-central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts 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:
The low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, to the northeast of Sri Lanka, is moving northeastwards and is expected to weaken further.
Under the influence of this system, heavy showers or thundershowers, Strong wind gust about (50-60) kmph are possible. Hence sea areas may be rough in the aforementioned sea areas.
Navel and fishing communities are requested to be attentive to the future forecasts and bulletins issued by the Department of Meteorology in this regard.
Condition of Rain:
Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota during the evening or night.
Winds:
Winds will be North-westerly in the sea areas around the island. Wind speed will be (20-40) kmph.
State of Sea:
The sea areas around the island will be moderate.
Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.