THE KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

Gusty wind Advisory #01:

A gusty wind advisory is now in force over the Kiribati group. The public is advised to tale precautions to minimize threats.

Revised public Weather Forecast for Kiribati group and Banaba.

Issued: 0420pm Monday 08th June 2026.

Valid until: 06am Tuesday 09th June 2026.

Situation:  The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) remains slow-moving north of the Kiribati group, with associated cloudiness affecting parts of the Norther and Central Islands. Meanwhile, a trough of low pressure lies west of the Southern Islands, bringing cloudiness and showers to parts of the Southern Islands and Banaba.

Kiribati group:

Winds: Light to moderate westerly (03-15 kt), fresh at times

Seas: Slight to moderate.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Tonight: Cloudy with isolated light showers becoming more frequent later.

Tomorrow: Cloudy with isolated light showers.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Tonight: Cloudy with isolated light showers becoming more frequent later.

Tomorrow: Cloudy with occasional showers.

For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Tonight: Cloudy with light showers becoming more frequent later.

Tomorrow: Cloudy with occasional showers.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Tonight: Cloudy with isolated light showers.

Tomorrow: Cloudy with occasional showers.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Tonight: Cloudy with isolated light showers.

Tomorrow: Cloudy with isolated brief showers.

Banaba:

Winds: Light to gentle westerly (01-10 kt).

Seas: Slight.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

Tomorrow: Cloudy with isolated light showers.

Moon Phase:

Last Quarter.

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: