Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, North-western, Uva and North-central provinces during the afternoon or night today.
According to the Department of Meteorology, a few showers may occur in the Western province and the Galle, Matara, Puttalam and Mannar districts in the morning.
Fairly heavy falls above 50 mm are likely at some places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Uva provinces.
Meanwhile, showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Matara via Puttalam, Colombo and Galle.
Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the other sea areas around the island during the evening or night.
Winds will be westerly to south-westerly and wind speed will be 15-25 kmph.
The sea areas around the island will be slight. Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. (Newswire)