Due to a low level atmospheric disturbance associated with Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (the low-pressure zone where the Northern and Southern hemispheric winds meet) in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, cloudy and showery condition is expected over most parts of the island today, the Meteorological Department announced. 

Showers or thundershowers will occur over most provinces of the island, particularly after 2.00 p.m.

Showers will occur in Western and Southern provinces and in Batticaloa and Trincomalee districts during the morning too.

Heavy falls, about 100mm can be expected at some places, particularly in Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Western and North-western provinces and in Ampara, Batticaloa, Galle and Matara districts.

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces during the morning.

Temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers are expected and the public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning.

Marine weather

The possibility for showers in the sea areas around the island is high.

Showers or thundershowers will occur in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle and in the sea area extending from Pottuvil to Trincomalee.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in other sea areas in the evening or night.

Heavy falls can be expected at some places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle.

Winds will be South-westerly in direction in the sea areas around the island and speed will be 20-30 kmph.

Wind speed can be increased up to 45-50kmph at times in the sea area extending from Puttalam to Kankasanturai via Mannar and from Mathara to Potuvil via Hambantota.

Temporarily very strong gusty winds (up to 70-80 kmph) and rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.