
From Wednesday afternoon, the weather deteriorates significantly in several regions of the country, with heavy rainfall, snow in mountainous areas and rough seas in the south.
Heavy rainfall in Vlora, Gjirokaster, Shkodra and Korca
The regions of Vlora and Gjirokastra will face intense rainfall from Wednesday afternoon to Thursday, according to the Institute of Geosciences. Local, but heavy, rainfall is also expected in the regions of Shkodra and Korça.
In the rest of the country, precipitation will be mainly moderate and accompanied by storms. The north, east and southeast, especially areas above 900 meters above sea level, are expected to face snowfall.
IGJEO warns of increased caution, as rainfall and storms may cause rockfalls and flooding in urban areas, especially in the regions of Shkodër, Kukës, Durrës, Vlorë and Gjirokastër, depending on the condition of the sewage system.
Temperatures are expected to range from 9 to 14 degrees Celsius on the coast, 5 to 12 degrees in low-lying areas, and 2 to 8 degrees in mountainous areas.
The Vlora Port Authority prohibits access to the open sea for small vessels.
Due to strong winds, with speeds of 15–25 m/s, and waves reaching up to 2.5 meters, the Vlora Port Authority has prohibited the issuance of departure permits to small vessels and fishing vessels.
The ban applies to vessels operating within the Gulf of Vlora and in the open sea, from 06:00 on January 28 to 06:00 on January 29, 2026.
The authorities request the cooperation of maritime entities and institutions to take the necessary measures to secure vessels in the port and increase the readiness of crews.
International maritime transport vessels will continue normal operations according to their respective destinations.
According to forecasts, an improvement in the hydrometeorological situation for small vessels and fishing vessels is expected after 06:00 on January 29, 2026.