October 19, Colombo (LNW): Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m.
Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in Kurunegala, Polonnaruwa, Trincomalee and Mullaitivu districts.
Showers may occur in the coastal areas of the Western and Northern provinces and Galle district during the morning.
The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimise damage caused by temporary localised strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces during the early hours of the morning.
Marine Weather:
Condition of Rain: Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas around the island.
Winds: Winds will be South-westerly in direction and Wind speed will be (25-35) kmph.
Wind speed can increase up to (45-50) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Kankasanthurai via Puttalam.
State of Sea: The sea areas off the coasts extending from Chilaw to Kankasanthurai via Puttalam may be fairly rough at times. Other sea areas around the island will be slight.
The wave height may increase about (1.5-2.0) meters in the sea areas off the coast extending from Galle to Hambantota via Matara.
Temporarily strong gusty winds (60-70 kmph) and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.
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