Due to active south-west monsoon conditions over the Sri Lanka, fairly strong gusty winds up to (40-50) kmph are likely across the island. Strong gusty winds up to 60 kmph can be expected in the western slope of central hills, Northern, North-Central, North-Western and Southern provinces and in Trincomalee district.
People who are living in the above mentioned areas are requested to be vigilant in this regard.
The wind speed can increase up to 70 kmph in the deep and shallow sea areas extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota and from Puttalam to Kankasanturai via Mannar. The wind speed can be increased up to 60 kmph at times in the other sea areas around the island.
The sea areas extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota and from Puttalam to Kankasanturai via Mannar can be very rough
at times. The other sea areas around the island can be rough at times. Naval and fishing communities are requested to be vigilant in this regards.