Afternoon showers, thundershowers expected in several areas: Misty conditions likely to occur (Mar 17)

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March 17, Colombo (LNW): Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Uva provinces after 2.00 pm, the Department of Meteorology said today (17).

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces and in Galle, Matara and Kaluthara 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 a few places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Colombo to Hambantota via Galle during the evening or night.

Winds:
Winds will be easterly or variable 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.