The Meteorological Department states that atmospheric conditions are favorable for thunderstorms to occur in many parts of the island in the evening.

The department stated that moderate to heavy showers or thunderstorms exceeding 50 mm may occur in many parts of the island from 1.00 pm.

The Meteorological Department further stated that moderate to strong winds of about 30–40 kmph are possible at times on the weste slopes of the Central Hills, the Northe , North-Central, North-Weste , and Central provinces, and the Trincomalee and Hambantota districts.