By: Isuru Parakrama
Colombo (LNW): Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places over most provinces of the island after 1.00 p.m, and fairly heavy showers about 75mm are likely at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa and North-central provinces, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather forecast today (07).
Several spells of showers can be expected in coastal areas of Western province and in Galle and Matara districts during the morning too, the statement went on, adding that misty Condition can be expected in Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces during 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 around the island particularly during the evening or night. |
| Winds: |
| Winds will be South-westerly to South-easterly and wind speed will be (20-30) kmph in the sea areas around the island. Wind speed may increase up to 40 kmph in the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Mullaitivu via Mannar and Kankasanthurai and from Hambanthota to Pottuvil. |
| State of Sea: |
| The sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Trincomalee via Mannar and Kankasanthurai and from Hambanthota to Pottuvil can be fairly rough at times. Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. |
