Another wave of unstable weather is approaching the region. According to meteorological forecasts, Atlantic storm Charles is expected to strike the Iberian Peninsula first and then bring intense rainfall and strong winds to parts of the Balkans, including Albania.
Portugal under red warning
According to data reported by BBC Weather, storm Charles is expected to hit Portugal on November 11, with winds in the most exposed areas reaching up to 140 kilometers per hour.
Portuguese authorities have issued a red warning in eight districts, including Lisbon, while measures such as school closures and the suspension of non-essential public services have been announced.
After Iberia, the bad weather moves toward the Balkans
According to the same forecasts, the deterioration in weather will also affect southern France and northwestern Italy before the front of rain and strong winds extends into the Western Balkans.
The region is also expected to see impacts in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Slovenia, Kosovo, North Macedonia and parts of Greece, indicating the broad reach of this weather episode.
What to expect in Albania
In Albania, the most noticeable deterioration in the weather is forecast for Friday, when the north and northwest are expected to face stronger downpours. In the rest of the country, rainfall is expected to be more limited.
On Thursday and Friday, winds may exceed 80 kilometers per hour in open waters, while near the southwestern coast they could reach around 65 kilometers per hour. This makes the situation particularly sensitive for navigation and coastal areas.
Rain, wind and possible snow in mountainous areas
According to the forecast, during the night into Saturday, rain may turn into snow in mountainous areas. This rapid change in atmospheric conditions is expected to accompany the arrival of colder air masses.
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the most intense rainfall is expected in Herzegovina and the western part of the country, while storm-force winds are forecast along Croatia’s Adriatic coast, an indication that the impact of this system is not expected to be mild in the region.
For Albania, the overall picture remains that of a weekend beginning with harsh weather, especially in the north and northwest.
Beyond the routine alarm that often accompanies such episodes, meteorological indicators point to a real deterioration in conditions, with intense rainfall, strong winds and falling temperatures in mountainous areas.