It says that showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Southern, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-Western provinces and elsewhere after 2.00 p.m.

Showers or thundershowers will occur in Jaffna, Mannar and Mullaitivu districts in morning too.

Heavy falls, about 100 mm can be expected at some places in Sabaragamuwa, Western, Central and North-western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. Fairly heavy falls, about 75mm can be expected at some places in Mullaitivu, Trincomalee and Batticaloa.

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

Windy and showery conditions are expected to enhance in the North-east, North-western, Western and southern sea areas during the next few days.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the around the island.

Heavy showers can be expected at some places.

Winds will be Westerly to South-westerly in direction in the sea areas around the island and speed will be 30-40 kmph.

Sea area extending from Kankasanturai to Potuvil via Puttalam, Colombo and Hambantota can be rough at times as the wind speed can increase up to 60 kmph at times.

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

Naval and fishing communities are also requested to be vigilant in this regard.

City weather