Thundershowers will occur in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 pm today, according to the Department of Meteorology.
Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central Uva, Eastern and Northern provinces.
Showers or thundershowers may occur in the Western province and the Galle, Matara and Puttalam districts in the morning.
The public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Meanwhile, showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Matara via 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 or South-westerly and wind speed will be 25-35 kmph. Wind speed can increase up to 45 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Kankasanthurai via Mannar and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambanthota.
The sea areas off the coasts extending from Puttalam to Kankasanthurai via Mannar and Matara to Pottuvil via Hambanthota can be fairly rough at times. The other sea areas around the island can be slight to moderate. Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. (Newswire)