April 30, Colombo (LNW): Showers or thundershowers will occur in the most parts of the island after 1.00 pm, the Department of Meteorology said today (30).
Fairly heavy falls above 50 mm are likely at some places in Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-central provinces and in Trincomalee district.
Showers are likely at some places in Southern province and in Kalutara district during the morning too.
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, North-central and Uva 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:
Condition of Rain:
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle.
Winds:
Winds will be South-westerly and wind speed will be (25-35) kmph. Wind speed can increase up to 45 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Kankasanthurai via Mannar.
State of Sea:
The sea areas off the coasts extending from Puttalam to Kankasanthurai via Mannar will be fairly rough at times. The other sea areas around the island can be slight to moderate.
Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.