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Fairly heavy showers likely at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya district.

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2 years ago

2024/05/31

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Weather observations issued by the Department of Meteorology on 2024 05 31

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 31 May 2024 by the Department of Meteorology

The prevailing showery and windy conditions over the island are expected to continue further, due to the active South West Monsoonal condition.

Showers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and North-western provinces. Showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places in Uva, North-central and Eastern provinces in the evening or night. Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm are likely at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya district.

Strong winds of about (40-50) kmph can be expected at times over the Western slopes of the central hills and in North-central, Western, Southern and North-western provinces and in Trincomalee and Monaragala districts.

Winds will be westerly to south-westerly in the sea areas around the island. Wind speed will be (40-50) kmph and wind speed may increase up to (60-70) kmph at times.

The sea areas around the island will be rough or very rough at times.

Wave heights may increase (about 2.5–3.5 m) in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kalpitiya to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle. (this is not for land area).

Strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers

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