April 19, Colombo (LNW): Atmospheric conditions will be favourable for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of the island from tomorrow (20), the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather forecast today (19).
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, North-western, North-central and Southern provinces after 1.00 pm.
Fairly heavy falls about 50 mm are likely at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.
Mainly dry weather will prevail over the other parts of the island.
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, 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 a few places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle.
Winds:
Winds will be south-easterly or variable. 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.