Over the weekend, the weather will change, with increasing cloud cover and the return of rain across most of the country. According to the forecast, the rain will at times be accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and hail in mountainous areas, while winds will strengthen in mountainous terrain and along the coast. A drop in temperatures is also expected from Sunday.

“From today, we will see a change in the weather situation, with increasing cloud cover expected in the afternoon, particularly in the north and west along the mountains. Rainfall is forecast to be short-lived and localized, while in the evening we will see an increase in moderate to heavy cloud cover across the entire country.

Tomorrow, the weather is forecast to feature alternating periods of occasional clearing as well as moderate and heavy cloud cover across the entire country.

Rain is expected from the early hours across the entire country and will continue throughout the day. At times, thunderstorms and lightning are expected in the eastern areas, along with hail in mountainous terrain.

On Sunday, the weather will be unstable, with rain in the south of the country.

During Monday, the weather will be stable, while from Tuesday onward a deterioration in the weather situation is expected.

Over the weekend, winds will reach speeds of 8 meters per second and, at times, up to 16 meters per second in mountainous terrain and along the coast.

In mountainous areas, temperatures are expected to fall to as low as 13 degrees, while maximum temperatures will not exceed 30. In lowland areas, temperatures will range from 19 to 34, and in coastal areas from 22 to 34. From Sunday, a further temporary drop in temperatures is expected, ranging from 12 to 32 degrees,” forecaster Eneida Doçi said.

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The Ministry of Defense announced that, as of 20:00 on August 19, five wildfires remained active in various parts of Albania, while two others were being monitored.

Field operations are being carried out by around 130 local operational personnel. To support them, the Armed Forces have deployed 90 personnel and two Air Force helicopters.

The active hotspots have been identified in Dajt and Priskë in Tirana, Lufaj in Mirditë, the Tërbun-Gojan area of Pukë, and Shashicë in Selenicë.

In Dajt, the response is being carried out by 50 Armed Forces personnel, 15 Fire Protection and Rescue Service employees, and five employees of the Protected Areas Agency. In Priskë, Fire Protection and Rescue Service units continue to conduct operations. Authorities said there is no danger to homes in either area.

In Lufaj, the flames are spreading at low intensity. The Forestry Service and the Fire Protection and Rescue Service are engaged in the operation, while no threat to residential areas has been reported.

The situation is more difficult in Tërbun-Gojan, where strong winds have helped the fire spread. Operational teams continue to work in the field, with the Fire Protection and Rescue Service focusing particularly on protecting homes. Despite the situation, no direct threat to residential areas had been identified as of 20:00.

In Gurë-Lurë, the fire has been extinguished, but the area continues to be monitored. Meanwhile, in Qafë Helmes, the hotspot has been isolated and local forces are working to bring the situation to a final resolution.

Civil Protection structures and operational teams continue to intervene in all affected areas, prioritizing the protection of residents and homes, as well as the complete isolation of the hotspots that remain active.

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