Evening showers expected in several areas today

Showers are expected in several provinces in the evening today, according to the Department of Meteorology.

Per the weather forecast issued at 12.00 noon, showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Eastern, Uva, North-central, and Northern provinces and Matale, Nuwara-Eliya and Hambantota districts. 

Fairly heavy showers above 75mm can be expected at some places in the Eastern, Uva and North-central provinces and Matale, Nuwara-Eliya and Hambantota districts. 

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places elsewhere during the afternoon or Night. 

Fairly strong winds of 30-40 kmph can be expected at times over the Northern, Eastern, North-central and North-western provinces and in Matara and Hambantota districts. 

Meanwhile, showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the sea areas extending Kankasanthurai to Hambantota via Trincomalee and Batticaloa. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the other sea areas around the island during the afternoon or Night.

Winds will be north-easterly and speed will be 30-40 kmph. Wind speed can increase up to 50- 55 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Colombo to Kankasanthurai via Puttalam and Mannar. Wind speed can increase up to 45- 50 kmph at times in the other sea areas around the island. 

The sea areas off the coasts extending from Colombo to Kankasanthurai via Puttalam and Mannar will be rough at times. Other sea areas around the island may be fairly rough at times. Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. (Islandnews)

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