Several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-Western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts today.

Strong gusty winds up to 50-60 kmph can be expected over Kandy, Matale, Badulla, Nuwara-Eliya, Rathnapura, Kegalle, Galle and Matara districts and fairly strong gusty winds up to 50 kmph in Western, North-Western and North-central provinces.

Marine weather

Windy condition is expected to continue further in the sea areas around the island.

Showers will occur at a few places in the sea areas extending from Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle.

Winds will be Westerly or south-westerly in direction in the sea areas around the island and wind speed will be 35-45 kmph.

Sea area extending from Mannar to Batticaloa via Puttalam, Colombo, Galle and Hambantota can be rough or very rough at times as the wind speed can increase up to 60-70 kmph at times.

Sea area extending from Mannar to Trincomalee via Kankasanturai can be rough at times as the wind speed can increase up to 50-60 kmph at times.

Naval and fishing communities are also requested to be vigilant in this regard.

City weather