The Southwest monsoon conditions are gradually establishing over the island. As such, the prevailing showery and windy conditions will continue, the Met Department said.
It added that loudy skies can be expected over most parts of the island.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.
Heavy showers above 100mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts.
Several spells of showers will also occur in the Northern and North-central provinces.
Strong winds about 40-50 kmph can be expected at times over the island.
The Met Department requested the public to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
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