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Meteorology Department Issues 'Amber' Advisory for Strong Winds and Rough Seas

TLDR

Amber advisory active today (16) to tomorrow (17).
Matara to Pottuvil sea areas face 50-60 kmph winds.
Waves up to 2.0-2.5m; vigilance urged for sea users.

The Department of Meteorology has issued strong wind and rough sea advisories, including a 'Red' alert, for Sri Lankan coastal areas. The 'Red' advisory specifically warns of very rough seas and gusty winds up to 60-70 kmph in sea areas from Kankesanthurai to Kalpitiya via Mannar. Other coastal regions, including Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota and Trincomalee to Kankesanthurai, are experiencing rough seas with winds up to 50-60 kmph and wave heights potentially reaching 2.0-2.5 meters. Concurrently, 'Amber' advisories have been issued for strong winds of 40-50 kmph affecting inland provinces such as Central, Sabaragamuwa, Northern, and North-Central, along with Trincomalee and Hambantota districts. Naval and fishing communities are advised to remain vigilant and monitor updates.

2 Updates

Update #3\u00b7 Jun 18 · 7:55 AM

The Department of Meteorology has re-issued an ‘Amber’ advisory for strong winds and rough seas. The advisory is now in effect from 10:30 a.m. today (16) until 10:30 a.m. tomorrow (17). Sea areas extending from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota are expected to experience rough conditions with strong gusty winds up to 50-60 kmph and wave heights of 2.0–2.5 metres. Naval and fishing communities are urged to remain vigilant.

Update #2\u00b7 Jun 15 · 5:30 AM

The Department of Meteorology has issued an ‘Amber’ advisory, downgrading from the previously implied ‘Red’ advisory, for strong winds and rough seas. The advisory is in effect from 8:30 p.m. today (14) until 8:30 p.m. tomorrow (15). Strong winds of 40-50 kmph are expected in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Northern, North-central provinces, and Trincomalee and Hambantota districts. Sea areas from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota will experience rough conditions with gusty winds reaching 50–60 km/h and wave heights up to 2.0–2.5 metres. Naval and fishing communities are urged to be vigilant.

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