THE KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

Rainfall Advisory level #01:

A moderate rainfall is still expected over the Kiribati group and Banaba. The public is advised to take necessary precautions to minimize potential risks.

Coastal Inundation Advisory #06:

Coastal inundation is expected to affect low-lying coastal areas across the Kiribati group due the effect of strong westerly winds and higher-than-normal spring tide associated with El Nino. The public is advised to take precautionary measures to prevent possible impacts.

Strong Wind Warning #09:

A strong wind warning is now in force for the Kiribati Group and Banaba, particularly in areas affected by convective clouds. The public is advised to take the necessary precautionary measures to minimize the risk of injury and property damage.

The weather forecast for the Kiribati group and Banaba issued at 0530am Thursday 02^nd July 2026 and valid until 6pm.

Situation: Cloud bands associated with troughs of low pressure located north, east of the Kiribati group and south of Banaba continue to affect the Kiribati Group and Banaba.

Kiribati group:

Light to moderate northwesterly winds of 05-15kt. Fresh at times.

Slight to moderate seas.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Today: Partly cloudy with isolated morning brief to light showers.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Today: Partly cloudy with isolated morning brief showers.

Tonight: Partly cloudy.

 For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Today: Partly cloudy with isolated morning moderate showers.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Today: Cloudy with isolated light showers.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Today: Partly cloudy with isolated morning brief showers and heavy at times.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

For Banaba:

Light to moderate south-westly winds of 03-13kts. Fresh at times.

Slight to moderate seas.

Today: Cloudy with light to moderate showers.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

Moon Phase:

2 days after the Full moon

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: