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    Afternoon thundershowers expected today too

    May 08, 2018

    The possibility for afternoon thundershowers is still high over the island.

     

    Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western and Southern provinces.

     

    Showers or thundershowers will occur elsewhere after 2.00 p.m.

     

    Showers will occur in Puttalam and Mannar districts during the morning too.

     

    Fairly heavy falls, about 75 mm can be expected at some places, particularly in Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and Eastern provinces and in Galle, Matara and Puttalam districts.

     

    Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces during the morning.

     

    Temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers are expected and the public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning.

     

    Marine weather

     

    Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the sea area off the coast extending from Puttalam to Hambanthota via Colombo and Galle.

     

    Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the other sea areas around the island.

     

    Heavy falls can be expected at some places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Hambanthota via Puttalam Colombo and Galle.

     

    Winds will be South-westerly in direction in the sea areas around the island and speed will be 25-35 kmph.

     

    Temporarily very strong gusty winds (up to 70-80 kmph) and rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.

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