The low-pressure area is still persists in the vicinity of Sri Lanka.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in most part of the island.

Heavy showers above 100 mm can be expected at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Western and Uva provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.

Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm can be expected at some places elsewhere.

General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

Winds:
Winds will be south-westerly to south-easterly in the sea areas extending from Galle to Kankasanturai via Potuvil and Trincomalee, and winds will be anti-clockwise in direction in the other sea areas around the island. The wind speed will be (20-40) kmph in the sea areas around the island.

Wind speed can be increased up to (50-55) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kankasanturai to Potuvil via Puttalam, Colombo, Galle and Hambantota.

State of Sea:
The sea areas extending from Kankasanturai to Potuvil via Puttalam, Colombo, Galle and Hambantota will be rough at times.

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

Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.