Colombo (LNW): Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most provinces of the island after 01.00 p.m, and fairly heavy showers about 75 mm are likely at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Southern and Western provinces, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather forecast today (23).
Showers may occur at some places in Western provinces and in Puttalam district during the morning too, the statement added.
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 Mannar to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle. Showers or thundershowers will occur at a few 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 over the sea areas around the island. 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.
