KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

Heavy Rainfall Advisory #2:

A heavy rainfall is expected to persist over the northern islands but will gradually weakens. The public is advised to take precautions to minimize threats.

Gusty Wind Advisory #05:

A gusty winds advisory remains in force for the Kiribati group and Banaba. The public is advised to take precautions to reduce possible threats.

Public weather forecast for Kiribati group and Banaba.

Issued: 0530am, Monday 06^th April 2026.

Valid until: 6pm.

Situation: A trough of low pressure lies to the north of the Kiribati group, with associated cloud bands affecting the northern Islands.

Kiribati group:

Wind: Gentle to moderate southeasterly to easterly (06-16kt), fresh at times.

Seas: Moderate seas.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Today: Cloudy with light showers, easing later in the morning.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Today: Partly cloudy with isolated light morning.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Today: Mostly sunny with isolated light showers.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Today: Mostly sunny.

Tonight: Partly cloudy.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Today: Sunny.

Tonight: Partly cloudy.

Banaba:

Wind: Light to moderate southeasterly to easterly wind (04-16kt), fresh at times.

Seas: Moderate.

Today: Partly cloudy.

Tonight: Cloudy with light showers.

Moon Phase:

4 days before Last Quarter.   

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: