The Department of Meteorology says the prevailing showery conditions across the island are expected to gradually reduce from tomorrow (15).

According to the forecast, a few showers are likely in the Uva, Eastern and Central provinces, while showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Western Province and in the Galle, Matara and Ratnapura districts after 2.00 p.m. Mainly fair weather is expected to prevail in other areas.

Misty conditions can be expected during the early morning hours in parts of the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces, as well as in the Galle and Matara districts.

The public has been advised to take necessary precautions to minimise damage caused by temporary strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

At sea, a few showers are expected in the sea areas off the coast from Kankasanthurai to Pottuvil via Trincomalee. Showers or thundershowers may also occur at a few places in other sea areas around the island during the evening or night.

Winds will be north-easterly at speeds of 25–35 kmph, with gusts increasing up to 45 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast from Colombo to Mannar via Puttalam and from Hambantota to Pottuvil.

The sea areas off the coast from Colombo to Mannar via Puttalam and from Hambantota to Pottuvil are expected to be fairly rough at times, while other sea areas around the island will be slight to moderate. Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas may occur during thundershowers, the Department added.