Showers, thundershowers expected to continue across island (Oct 01)

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By: Isuru Parakrama

October 01, Colombo (LNW): Showers or thundershowers will occur over most parts of the Island during the afternoon or night, with fairly heavy showers above 50 mm being expected to occur at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, North-western and North-central provinces, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather forecast today (01).

Showers may occur in Southern province during the morning too.

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 may occur at several places in the sea areas around the island during the afternoon or night. Showers may occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Galle to  Pottuvil via Hambantota.
Winds:
Winds will be Southerly or variable in direction in the sea areas around the island and wind speed will be (25-35) kmph.
State of Sea:
The sea areas around the island can be slight to moderate. Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.

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