Many provinces to further witness showers, thundershowers (June 22)

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June 22, Colombo (LNW): Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts, the Department of Meteorology said.

Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Uva and Eastern provinces after 2.00 p.m.

Fairly strong winds about (30-40) kmph can be expected at times over Western slopes of the central hills, Northern, North-central, North-western and Southern provinces and in Trincomalee district.

The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimise damage caused by temporary localised strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

Marine Weather:

Condition of Rain: Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Matara via Colombo and Galle.

Winds: Winds will be south-westerly. Wind speed will be (30-40) kmph. Wind speed can increase up to (55-60) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil and from Mullaitivu to Puttalam via Kankasanthurai and Mannar.

State of Sea: The sea areas off the coasts extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil and from Mullaitivu to Puttalam via Kankasanthurai and Mannar will be rough at times. The other sea areas around the island will be moderate.
Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.