Cloudy sky is expected over most parts of the island and Showers or thundershowers will occur at times, and heavy showers above 100mm can be expected at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces and in Ampara, Kurunegala, Gampaha and Hambantota district, warned the Department of Meteorology in a statement today (05).
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 times in the sea areas around the island. |
| Winds: |
| Winds will be north-easterly or variable in direction. Wind speed will be (20-30) kmph. Wind speed may increase up to 40 kmph at timesin the sea areas off the coast extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambanthota. |
| State of Sea: |
| The sea areas off the coast extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota will be fairly rough. The other sea areas around the island will be moderate. Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. |
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