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Showers and thundershowers may occur in most parts of the island

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2023/11/16

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Weather observations issued by the Department of Meteorology on 2023 11 16

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 16 November 2023 by the Department of Meteorology

Several spells of showers may occur in North-western, Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces while showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern, North-central, Eastern, Uva and Central provinces. Fairly heavy showers above 50mm are likely at some places in the Northern province.

Winds will be South-westernly in the sea areas off the coast extending from Matara to Batticaloa via Hambantota and Pottuvil. Winds will be Northernly to North-westernly in the other sea areas around the island. Wind speed will be (20-30) kmph. Wind speed can increase up to (40-50)kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil and from Puttalam to Kankasanthurai via Mannar.

The sea areas off the coast extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil and from Puttalam to Kankasanthurai via Mannar can be fairly rough at times. The other sea areas around the island will be slight to moderate 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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