An easterly, moderate and very variable flow prevails over the South and the West of the basin. Over the North-East, it is northwesterly, weak and very variable.
For Negombo :
No gale warning.
We are 85% sure of the situation, because the high pressure system could move in more quickly than forecast.
Good clear periods alternating with cloudy spells, sometimes more dense in the afternoon. No precipitation. In the evening, good clear periods but lots of cloud, too.
No precipitation. E force 3 turning S force 4 in the middle of the day then becoming force 3. Gusts reaching 24 knots in the middle of the day. Smooth sea becoming smooth to slight in the evening. Low, short swell from NNE then from SW in the evening. Excellent visibility becoming poor in the evening.