Showers will occur at a few places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, and North-western provinces and Galle and Matara districts, according to the Department of Meteorology.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places in Uva province and in Ampara district after 02.00 pm.
Wind speed can increase up to 40 kmph at times over the island.
SEA AREAS
Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the sea areas extending from Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle.
Winds will be South-westerly and wind speed will be (30-40) kmph in the sea areas around the island. Wind speed can increase up to (50) kmph at times in the deep and shallow sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Kankasanturai via Mannar and, and Matara to Potuvil via and Hambantota.
The deep and shallow sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Kankasanturai via Mannar and from Matara to Potuvil via Hambantota can be rough at times. The other sea areas around the island can be fairly rough at times.
Temporarily strong gusty winds (up to 70-80 kmph) and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. Naval and fishing communities are requested to be vigilant in this regard.
