Thundershowers possible in several districts after 2pm
December 23, 2023 07:24 am
Several spells of showers will occur in Northern and Eastern provinces and a few showers will occur in North-central province.
Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Sabaragamuwa province and in Kalutara, Galle and Matara districts after 2:00 p.m.
Fairly strong winds of about 30-40 kmph can be expected at times in the eastern slopes of the central hills.
Misty conditions can be expected in some places in the morning in Sabaragamuwa, Central and Western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.
Members of the public are advised to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Sea areas:
A few showers will occur in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Batticaloa via Mannar, Kankesanturai and Trincomalee.
Winds will be north-easterly and wind speed will be (20-30) kmph. Wind speed may increase up to 40-50 kmph in the sea areas off the coast extending from Colombo to Kankesanturai via Puttalam and Mannar.
The sea areas off the coast extending from Colombo to Kankesanturai via Puttalam can be fairly rough at times. The other sea areas around the island will be moderate.
Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.
