Today’s (Feb 19) weather: Scattered showers expected in some provinces

Date:

By: Isuru Parakrama

February 19, Colombo (LNW): A few showers may occur in Eastern and Uva provinces, and showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Sabaragamuwa province after 4.00 p.m., the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather forecast today (19).

Mainly fair weather prevail elsewhere, the statement added.

Fairly strong winds about (30-35) kmph can be expected at times in eastern slopes of the central hills and in Northern, North-central, North-western, Uva, Southern and Eastern provinces and in Matale and Kandy districts.

The 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:
Mainly fair weather will prevail over the sea areas around the island.
Winds:
Winds will be north-easterly and wind speed will be (25-30) kmph. Wind speed may increase up to (45-55) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota and from Colombo to Kankasanthurai via Puttalam.
State of Sea:
The sea areas off the coasts extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota and from Colombo to Kankasanthurai via Puttalam can be rough at times.

Share post:

spot_imgspot_img

Popular

More like this
Related

Wife of Deceased Criminal Figure Demands Truth Behind Mysterious Death in Police Custody

Wife of Deceased Criminal Figure Demands Truth Behind Mysterious Death in Police Custody

Final Report on Tragic Ella Bus Accident to be Released Shortly

Final Report on Tragic Ella Bus Accident to be Released Shortly

Police Officers Face Alarming Health Risks, Prompts Launch of Mobile Medical Clinics

Police Officers Face Alarming Health Risks, Prompts Launch of Mobile Medical Clinics

Sri Lankans in Nepal Confirmed Safe Amid Unrest: Embassy Issues Advisory

Sri Lankans in Nepal Confirmed Safe Amid Unrest: Embassy Issues Advisory