THE KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

Strong Wind Warning Cancellation:

A strong wind warning is now cancelled for the Kiribati Group and Banaba. This is the last message for this event.

The weather forecast for the Kiribati group and Banaba issued at 0500am Friday 03rd July 2026 and valid until 6pm.

Situation: Clouds bands associated with the ITCZ north and a trough of low pressure south of the Kiribati group continue to affect the Kiribati group and Banaba.

Kiribati group and Banaba:

Light to moderate SW-NW winds of 01-13kts. Fresh at times.

Slight to moderate seas.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Today: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

Tonight: Fine apart from isolated brief showers.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Today: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

 For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Today: Sunny apart from isolated brief showers.

Tonight: Partly cloudy.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Today: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Today: Sunny apart from isolated brief showers.

Tonight: Mostly fine.

For Banaba:

Today: Partly cloud with isolated light showers.

Tonight: Occasional showers.

Moon Phase:

3 days after the full moon.

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: