March 15, Colombo (LNW): Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Uva provinces and in Galle, Matara, Mannar and Anuradhapura districts after 2.00 pm, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather forecast today (15).
Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm can be expected at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces.
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva 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:
Condition of Rain:
Showers or thundershowers are likely at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Matara via Puttalam, Colombo and Galle during the evening or night.
Winds:
Winds will be easterly in direction. Wind speed will be (20-30) kmph.
State of Sea:
The sea areas around the island will be slight.
Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.