ADVISORY FOR SEVERE LIGHTNING for the period until 11.00 p.m. 12 October 2022. Thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in Uva, Eastern, Northern, North-central and Central provinces. Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm may occur at some places in these areas. 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.

October 13 Forecast

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, North-Western, Central and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.

Showers or thundershowers will occur elsewhere over the Island during the afternoon or night.

Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm can be expected at some places in Western, Central, Uva and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara district.

General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.