October 20, Colombo (LNW): A low-level atmospheric disturbance has developed over the south east of the Island, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather forecast today (20).
Cloudy skies are expected over most parts of the island with Showers or thundershowers will occur at times.
Heavy falls above 100 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-western, Southern and Northern provinces.
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:
A low-level atmospheric disturbance has developed over the south east of the Island. Naval and fishing communities engaged in fishing and naval activities in the deep and shallow sea areas to the southeast of the island are requested to be vigilant in this regard.
Condition of Rain:
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Matara and Hambantota. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in other sea areas around the island.
Winds:
Winds will be south-westerly or variable in direction and speed will be (25-35) kmph. Wind speed can increase up to 50 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Matara and Hambantota.
State of Sea:
The sea areas off the coast extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Matara and Hambantota will be fairly rough at times. The other sea areas around the island will be slight.
Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.
