If you have made some plans for the weekend, be careful! This weekend is expected to be one of the hottest weeks of the year.

According to the Military Meteorogical Service (Shwrbimit Meteorologjik Ushtarak), on Friday the minimum temperature will be 33 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature will go up to 38 degrees Celsius. On Saturday the situation will remain almost the same, with the only difference being a one-degree drop in the maximum temperature. On Sunday, the minimum temperature will reach 35 degrees Celsius and the maximum 39 degrees C. Monday and Tuesday will witness also a rise in temperature, since the minimum temperature is expected to reach 36 degrees Celsius and the maximum 40 degrees C.

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Especially during 11:00 to 17:00 try to avoid going out. Especially young children, the elderly, individuals suffering from chronic illnesses, pregnant women etc, should be more careful during these hours. If you’ll be around the city or in the beach, remember to carry always with you a bottle of water, hats, or to stay under the umbrellas. Avoid also heavy meals, drinking alcohol, and excess in sugar or caffeine.