The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is currently influencing the weather over the island. As a result, an increase in rainfall is expected over the island after 6 May.
For tomorrow:
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western, Uva and Eastern provinces and in Polonnaruwa, Galle, Matara and Mullaitivu districts after 2.00 pm.
Fairly heavy falls above 50 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.
Showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Puttalam, Galle and Matara districts during the morning too.
Fairly strong winds of about (30-40) kmph can be expected at times over Northern and North-central provinces and in Hambantota district.
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central and Uva provinces and in Ampara district during the early hours of the morning.
The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.