The Department of Meteorology says showers or thundershowers will occur at times over most parts of the island and that cloudy skies are expected.
Fairly heavy showers of about 100mm are likely at some places in Eastern, Uva, Central and Southern provinces and in Polonnaruwa District, it said.
Fairly strong winds of 30-40 kmph can be expected at times over Northern, Eastern, North-central, North-western and Uva provinces and in Matara and Hambantota districts.
The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Winds and rough seas
Meanwhile, the Department of Meteorology has also issued an advisory for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Colombo to Kankasanthurai via Puttalam and Mannar.
The advisory, effective until 06.00 a.m. tomorrow (Jan. 16), notes that the sea areas off the coasts extending from Colombo to Kankasanthurai via Puttalam and Mannar will be rough at times with strong gusty winds up to 50-60 kmph.
Thus, naval and fishing communities are requested to be attentive in this regard.
