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Fairly heavy showers about 75mm are likely at some places in Central, Uva and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts

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3 years ago

2023/11/28

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Weather observations issued by the Department of Meteorology on 2023 11 28

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 28 November 2023 by the Department of Meteorology

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Eastern and Uva provinces and in Hambantota district while several spells of showers will occur in Northern and North-central provinces. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in other provinces of the island after 01.00 p.m. Fairly heavy showers about 75mm are likely at some places in Central, Uva and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.

Winds will be North-easterly. Wind speed will be (30-40) kmph in the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Trincomalee via Puttalam, Kankasanthurai and from Galle to Hambantota via Matara. Wind speed will be (20-30) kmph in the other sea areas around the island.

The sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Trincomalee via Puttalam, Kankasanthurai and from Galle to Hambantota via Matara will be moderate and slight in the other sea areas around the island but temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.

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

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