INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The Department of Meteorology says showers or thundershowers are expected at times in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and
Matara districts.Fairly heavy showers above 75mm are likely at some places in the Sabaragamuwa Province and in Galle, Matara and Kalutara
districts.Meanwhile, several spells of showers will occur in the North-Western province and in the Jaffna district.Showers or thundershowers
will occur at a few places in Uva and Central provinces and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts during the evening or night.Strong winds of
about 40-45 kmph can be expected at times in Northern and North-Central provinces and in Hambantota, Puttalam and Trincomalee districts.The
general public is advised to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during
thundershowers.Sea areas:Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Matara via
increase up to 50-60 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Trincomalee via Mannar and Kankesanturai and
from Hambantota to Pottuvil.The wind speed is likely to increase up to 40-50 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from
Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle.The sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Trincomalee via Mannar and Kankesanturai
and from Hambantota to Pottuvil will be rough at times
The sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle will be fairly rough at times.There is a possibility
Hambantota.Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.
