Showery trend to persist further across island: Public urged to exercise caution (Nov 17)

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By: Isuru Parakrama

November 17, Colombo (LNW): Showers or thundershowers will occur in Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Uva and North-western provinces during the evening or night, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather forecast today (17).

Fairly heavy showers about 75 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces, with showers being expected to occur at few places in the Northern and Eastern provinces during the morning.

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the morning.

The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions 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 off the coast extending from Mannar to Hambanthota via Kankasanthurai, Trincomalee and Batticaloa. Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the other sea areas around the island during the evening or night.
Winds:
Winds will be Easterly or North-easterly in the sea areas around the island. Wind speed will be (15-30) kmph in the sea areas around the island.
State of Sea:
The sea areas around the island will be slight to moderate. Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.

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