October 20, Colombo (LNW): Due to the development of an atmospheric disturbance in the lower atmosphere in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, showery condition is expected to be enhanced across the island from today evening.
Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m.
Heavy falls about 100 mm are likely at some places in Northern, North-central, Central, Eastern, North-western and Uva provinces.
Showers may occur Northern and North-western provinces during the morning.
The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimise damage caused by temporary localised strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces during the early hours of the morning.
Marine Weather:
Condition of Rain: Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas around the island.
Winds: Winds will be North-westerly in direction and Wind speed will be (25-35) kmph.
Wind speed can increase up to (45-50) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Kankasanthurai and Matara to Hambantota.
State of Sea: The sea areas off the coasts extending from Puttalam to Kankasanthurai and Matara to Hambantota may be fairly rough at times. Other sea areas around the island will be slight.
Temporarily strong gusty winds (60-70 kmph) and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.
