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Severe heat wave over the weekend, temperatures reaching up to 39°C

Politiko 2026-06-20 16:53:08

Severe heat wave over the weekend, temperatures reaching up to 39°C

Albania is expected to be hit by a sustained heat wave over the weekend, with temperatures set to rise significantly in most regions of the country.

According to meteorological forecasts, Sunday will mark the peak of this wave, where the thermometer could reach up to 39°C in some inland areas, including Elbasan, Berat and Shkodra. The capital is also expected to experience high temperatures near 38°C.

In the western lowland cities and coastal areas, including the south, temperatures will range from 33 to 37°C, creating hot and stable conditions throughout the day. Meanwhile, mountainous areas will remain somewhat cooler, with values ​​​​fluctuating around 29–32°C.

The weather will be dominated by full sun and long intervals of clear skies, with only some light cloudiness in the afternoon hours in mountainous areas, without rainfall.

The heat is not expected to go away anytime soon. According to forecasts, high temperatures will continue into the beginning of next week, remaining at extreme levels for the season, while nights will also become warmer, especially in low-lying and coastal areas.

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