May 10, Colombo (LNW): The low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka is likely to develop into a low-pressure area around May 11, and therefore, the prevailing showery conditions over the island are expected to continue during the next few days, the Department of Meteorology said today (10).
Showers or thundershowers will occur at most places over the island, and cloudy skies are expected over the island.
Heavy falls above 100 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, Uva, North-western and Northern provinces and in Anuradhapura district.
The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimise damage 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 around the island.
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 can be Slight to moderate.
Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.
