November 25, Colombo (LNW): Due to the low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, an enhancement of the prevailing showery conditions is expected over the Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces during the next few days from today, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather forecast today (25).
Cloudy skies can be expected over most parts of the island
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Hambantota and Matale districts.
Showers or thundershowers will occur in the other areas of the island after 1.00 p.m.
Heavy falls above 100 mm are likely at some places in Eastern, North-central, Uva and Southern provinces. Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places in the other areas of the island.
Fairly strong winds of about 40 kmph can be expected at times over Northern province and in Trincomalee district.
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:
The low-pressure area over the South Andaman Sea is developing gradually and likely to move west-northwestwards.
Condition of Rain:
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas around the island.
Winds:
Winds will be North-easterly or Variable in direction and speed will be (25-35) kmph.
Wind speed can increase up to (50-55) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Batticaloa to Colombo via Trincomalee, Kankasanthurai, Mannar and Puttalam.
State of Sea:
The sea areas off the coast extending from Batticaloa to Colombo via Trincomalee, Kankasanthurai, Mannar and Puttalam will be rough at times.
The other sea areas around the island may be fairly rough.
Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.
