Fairly strong gusty winds (40-50kmph) can be expected in the Northern Province and in Hambanthota, Anuradhapura and Monaragala areas.
Several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western and Central provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts.
Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Uva and Eastern provinces after 2.00pm.
There may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers. General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity.
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