The Department of Meteorology forecasts that several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North Western provinces, as well as in the Galle, Matara, Kandy, and Nuwara Eliya districts.

Showers or thundershowers are also expected in the Eastern and Uva provinces and the Mullaitivu district after 1:00 p.m. 

Some areas may experience fairly heavy rainfall of over 50 mm. 

The public is advised to take precautions against strong winds and lightning.