TIRANA, Albania — Summer is refusing to give way to autumn, with extremely high temperatures expected to continue into the first days of September across Albania.
Forecasters say the weekend will be mostly stable, with clear skies prevailing across much of the country. However, northern areas could experience increased cloud cover and isolated light showers around midday.
Winds will generally blow from the west at around 7 m/s, while stronger winds are expected along the southwestern coast, potentially reaching 15 m/s.
Temperatures to Reach 41–42°C
The biggest feature of the coming days will remain the intense heat.
Morning minimum temperatures are expected to range between 25°C and 27°C, while afternoon temperatures could climb as high as 41–42°C in some areas.
The extreme heat is expected to continue even after August ends, keeping conditions more typical of the peak of summer than the beginning of September.
Heat to Continue Into Next Week
The start of next week is not expected to bring a significant change in weather conditions.
Some areas may see temporary cloud cover, while westerly winds are expected to continue at around 4 m/s.
Despite the arrival of September, temperatures will remain unusually high, with maximum values expected to reach around 39°C.
For residents and visitors, the message is clear: the calendar may be turning to September, but summer is not ready to leave Albania just yet.
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