Showers, thundershowers expected across Island: Public urged to exercise caution (Dec 11)

Date:

December 11, Colombo (LNW): Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Central, and Uva provinces, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather forecast today (11).

Fairly heavy falls about 50 mm are likely at some places in Northern province.

Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts after 1.00 p.m.

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern provinces during the early hours of 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 will occur at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from to Puttalam to Pottuvil via Mannar, Kankasanthurai and Trincomalee.

Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the other sea areas around the island during the evening or night.

Winds:
Winds will be north-easterly. Wind speed will be (30-40) kmph.

Wind speed can increase up to (50-55) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kalutara to Trincomalee via Puttalam and Kankasanthurai.

State of Sea:
The sea areas off the coast extending from Kalutara to Trincomalee via Puttalam and Kankasanthurai 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.

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