However, strong winds (around 60 kmph) can be expected in the south western part and hilly areas of the island and in the western and southern sea areas today.

A few showers also expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in the Jaffna, Galle and Matara districts while showers or thundershowers are expected at a few places in the Eastern and Uva provinces after 2.00 p.m.

Mainly fair weather will prevail elsewhere.