The Department of Meteorology says several spells of showers are expected in the Eastern, Uva, and Central Provinces, as well as in the Polonnaruwa and Hambantota districts.

Showers or thundershowers may also occur at a few locations in the Western and Sabaragamuwa Provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts after 1.00 p.m.

Fairly strong winds, reaching speeds of around 40 kmph, are likely at times over the eastern slopes of the Central Hills, the Northern, North Central, and North Western Provinces, and in the Trincomalee, Hambantota, and Monaragala districts.

Misty conditions are expected in parts of the Sabaragamuwa, Western, and Central Provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts during the early morning hours.

The Meteorology Department has urged the public to take necessary precautions to minimise potential damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning associated with thundershowers.