Strong gusty winds expected over several provinces

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Mainly fair weather will prevail over most places in the island, and strong gusty winds of about (40-50) kmph can be expected at times over North-Central, North-western and Uva provinces and in Hambantota district, said the Department of Meteorology in a statement today (19).

Condition of Rain:
Mainly fair weather will prevail over the sea areas around the Island.
Winds:
Winds will be north-easterly and wind speed will be (25-35) kmph. Wind speed may increase up to (45-55) kmph at times over the sea areas off the coast extending from Trincomalee to Colombo via Kankasanthurai, Mannar and Puttalam and the sea areas off the coast extending from Hambanthota to Pottuvil.
State of Sea:
Sea areas off the coast extending from Trincomalee to Colombo via Kankasanthurai, Mannar and Puttalam and the sea areas off the coast extending from Hambanthota to Pottuvil will be rough at times. The other sea areas around the island may be slight to moderate. 

MIAP

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