April 23, Colombo (LNW): Showers or thundershowers will occur at most places of the island after 1.00 pm, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather forecast today (23).
Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Southern provinces and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts.
Showers may occur in Batticaloa, Ampara and Hambantota districts during the morning too.
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, North-central and Uva provinces and in Vavuniya and Kurunegala 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 will occur, at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Hambantota to Batticaloa via Pottuvil.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places in the other sea areas around the island.
Winds:
Winds will 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.