Showers or thundershowers are possible in parts of the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts in the afternoon or at night, the Department of Meteorology says.A couple of showers are anticipated in Uva province and in Ampara and Matale districts.

However, generally fair weather will dominate elsewhere over the Island.Fairly heavy showers above 50mm are likely in parts of Kalutara, Galle, Matara and Rathnapura districts.The general public is recommended to take appropriate precautions to lessen damages brought on by momentary localized strong winds and lightning throughout thundershowers.Sea areas: Showers or thundershowers will happen at a couple of locations over the sea locations off the coast extending from Colombo to Matara through Galle during the evening or night.Winds will be north-easterly and wind speed will be 20-30 kmph.

Wind speed might increase approximately 40 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Colombo through Puttalam and Galle to Hambantota.The sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Hambantota through Puttalam, Colombo and Galle will be relatively rough at times.