Afternoon showers expected in several provinces: Dry weather to prevail elsewhere (Mar 23)

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By: Isuru Parakrama

March 23, Colombo (LNW): Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara and Nuwara-Eliya districts after 2.00 pm, the Department of Meteorology said today (23).

Mainly dry weather will prevail over the other parts of the island.

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces and in Galle, Matara and Kurunegala districts 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 or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Colombo to Hambantota via Galle.

Winds:
Winds will be North-easterly or variable in direction. Wind speed will be (20-30) kmph.

State of Sea:
The sea areas around the island will be slight.

Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.