The sea area extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota will be very rough at times as the winds can strengthen up to 60-80 kmph at times while the other sea areasaround the island may be fairly rough at times, the Met Dept. forecasts.
Showers will occur at times in the sea area off the coast extending from Colombo to Hambantota via Galle. Showers or thundershowers can be expected at a few places in the other sea areas during the afternoon or evening, the Met Dept. adds.
Winds will be South-westerly and speed will be 30-40 kmph. Winds can strengthen up to 50 kmph at times.
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