The Department of Meteorology says a few showers are expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces, as well as in the Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. Mainly dry weather will prevail across the rest of the country.
Strong winds of 40–50 kmph are expected at times over the western slopes of the Central Hills, the North-Central and North-Western provinces, and in the districts of Monaragala, Hambantota, Trincomalee and Mannar.
Sea Areas:
A few showers are expected in the sea areas off the coast from Negombo to Galle via Colombo.
South-westerly winds will prevail at 30–40 kmph, with speeds increasing to 50–60 kmph at times in the sea areas from Chilaw to Kankasanthurai via Puttalam and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota. Winds may reach up to 50 kmph in other sea areas around the island.
The sea areas off the coasts from Chilaw to Kankasanthurai via Puttalam and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota will be rough at times, while other surrounding sea areas may be fairly rough.
Wave heights of 2.0 to 2.5 metres are expected in the sea areas from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota.
Warm Weather Advisory:
The Department has also issued a warm weather advisory for the Mullaittivu, Vavuniya, Batticaloa, Ampara, Trincomalee and Monaragala districts.
The heat index, or the temperature felt by the human body, is expected to reach the ‘Caution’ level in parts of these districts during the daytime.
The public is advised to stay well hydrated, avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight where possible, and limit strenuous outdoor activities during the hottest hours of the day.
