Strong winds at sea areas off the Northern and Northeastern coast
The Met. Dept. says that Strong winds at times (up to 60kmph) can be expected over the sea areas off the Northern and Northeastern coast. Wind speeds can strengthen up to 70-80kmph at times in the Bay of Bengal.
Showers or thunder showers will occur at several places in the sea areas around the island.
Winds will be Southwesterly and the speed will be 20-40 kmph.
While, the Bay of Bengal sea area may be very rough at times; the sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Trincomalee via Kankesanthurai and the sea areas off the coast extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil may be rough at times as winds can strengthen up to 50-60kmph.
SDF/KH