Meteorologist Hakil Osmani, speaking live on Euronews Albania, said high temperatures would continue throughout this weekend and into next week.
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He said the country would remain under the influence of the heatwave this Saturday. Temperatures will reach 41°C in the counties of Elbasan and Berat, while thermometers will register 40°C in Shkodër and Gjirokastër. The southeast will be the coolest area.
The following day, temperatures of between 40 and 41°C are also expected in cities in the lowlands. A change will be felt only in the early morning hours, when temperatures will drop to 18°C, but hot weather will prevail throughout the entire 24-hour period. Some eastern areas may occasionally experience brief periods of rain.
According to Osmani, temperatures will fluctuate between 39 and 41°C over the coming week. The weather will remain stable across most of the country, while isolated areas are expected to see rainfall and occasional cloud cover.
The highest temperatures will be recorded around midday. The meteorologist stressed that August would be characterized by temperatures far above normal.
