Weather Alert : Afternoon thundershowers expected in several areas today

November 8, 2023 at 9:06 AM

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Sri Lanka after 01.00 p.m. today, the Department of Meteorology said. 

Accordingly, fairly heavy showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in the Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, North-western and Uva provinces. 

Showers may occur in the Northern and Eastern provinces in the morning too. 

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

Meanwhile, showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Pottuvil to Kankasanthurai via Batticaloa and Trincomalee. 

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the other sea areas around the Island, particularly during the afternoon or night. The sea areas around the island will be slight. 

Winds will be North-easterly or variable in direction and wind speed will be 20-30 kmph. Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. (NewsWire)