Storm “Charls” expected to hit Albania tonight, meteorologist Lajda Porja identifies areas most at risk

Storm “Charls”, which struck the coast of Portugal with strong winds and heavy rain, is moving toward the Balkans.

Meteorologists warn of a significant deterioration in weather conditions in Albania, with heavy rain, strong winds and a risk of flooding, mainly in the north and northwest of the country.

According to forecasts, the storm is expected to affect several Balkan countries overnight and tomorrow, including Montenegro, Croatia, Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia.

“It is expected to move toward the Balkans overnight and tomorrow, affecting Montenegro, Croatia, Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia,” the weather forecast says.

In Albania, the heaviest rainfall is expected in northern and northwestern regions, while strong winds will be the main concern along the coast.

“In Shkodër, Bajram Curri, Pukë and Lezhë, these areas will see not only strong winds but also heavy rain, with rainfall exceeding 100 millimeters in some places from tonight until it stops on Sunday.

The risk of flooding in the north and northwest cannot be ruled out, but central and southern areas will receive less rain. It will still rain there, but not as much,” meteorologist Lajda Porja told Abc News.