By: Isuru Parakrama
Colombo (LNW): Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most provinces of the island after 01.00 p.m, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather forecast today (09).
Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, North-western and Uvaprovinces, and showers may occur at several places in Northern and Eastern provinces during the morning as well, the statement added.
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces during the morning.
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 Hambantota to Kankasanthurai via Pottuvil, Batticaloa and Trincomalee. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the other sea areas around the Island, particularly during the afternoon or night. |
| Winds: |
| Winds will be North-easterly or variable in direction and wind speed will be (20-30) kmph. |
| State of Sea: |
| The sea areas around the island will be slight. Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. |
