Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts today (26), with fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 75 mm possible in some areas.
A few showers may occur in Anuradhapura, Matale and Hambantota districts, while showers or thundershowers are likely at a few places in Ampara, Monaragala and Batticaloa districts after 2.00 p.m.
The Department of Meteorology said mainly dry weather is expected to prevail elsewhere across the island.
Fairly strong winds of 40–50 kmph may occur at times over the western slopes of the Central hills, Northern, North-central and North-western provinces, as well as in Trincomalee, Monaragala, Hambantota and Matale districts.
The public has been advised to take necessary precautions against possible damage from sudden localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Meanwhile, showers may occur at several places in the sea areas from Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle.
Southwesterly winds will prevail over the sea, with speeds of 30–40 kmph. Winds may occasionally strengthen to 50–60 kmph in the sea areas from Mullaitivu to Chilaw via Kankesanthurai and Mannar, and from Hambantota to Pottuvil. Winds may reach up to 50 kmph at times in other sea areas around the island.
The sea areas from Mullaitivu to Chilaw via Kankesanthurai and Mannar, and from Hambantota to Pottuvil, may become rough at times, while other sea areas around the island may be fairly rough.
Wave heights could increase to around 2.0–2.5 metres in the sea areas from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Matara.
Naval and fishing communities operating in these areas have been advised to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions.
