More showers expected in the evening
The Met. Department says that there will be several spells of showers in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, and Northwestern provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts. Thundershowers may develop at several places in the North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces during the afternoon or evening.
There may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers. General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity.
Several spells of showers will occur in the sea area off the coast extending from Puttalam to Matara via Colombo and Galle. Showers or thundershowers can be expected at several places in the other sea areas during the afternoon or evening.
Winds will be South-westerly and speed will be 20-40 kmph.
The sea area around the island will be fairly rough at times as the winds can strengthen up to 50 kmph at times.