The sea areas off the coast extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil and from Puttalam to Trincomalee via Mannar and Kankesanthurai will be rough as the winds can be strengthening up to 50-60 kmph at times. Other sea area around the island will not be rough, but can become temporarily rough during thundershowers, the Met Dept. forecasts.
Showers will occur at several places in the sea area extending from Jaffna to Hambanthota via Colombo and Galle. Showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places in the sea area around the island during the afternoon and night, the Met Dept. further states.
Winds will be South-westerly and speed will be 20-40 kmph. However, there can be temporarily localized strong winds during thundershowers.
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