Afternoon showers, thundershowers expected in most parts of Island (April 20)

April 20, Colombo (LNW): Showers or thundershowers will occur at most places of the island after 1.00 pm.

Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North- central and Southern provinces and in Kurunegala district.

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in Galle and Matara 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 are likely at a few places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Hambantota via Kankasanthurai, Trincomalee and Pottuvil. Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Colombo to Matara via Galle in the evening or night.

Winds:
Winds will be South-westerly 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.

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