THE KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

Gusty wind Advisory #15:

Gusty winds remain possible over the Kiribati group and Banaba, particularly in areas affected by convective clouds. The public is advised to take precautionary measures to minimize potential hazards. 

The weather forecast for the Kiribati group and Banaba issued at 0455pm Wednesday 24^th June 2026 and valid until 6 am.

Situation: A low-pressure system is positioned east of the northern islands in the Kiribati group and slowly drifting westward while another trough lies south of the southern islands. Associated clouds continue to bring cloudiness, gusty winds and rain to the Kiribati Islands and Banaba.

Kiribati group:

Gentle to moderate SW-NW winds of 05-15kts. Fresh at times.

Moderate seas.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Tonight: Cloudy with isolated brief to light showers.

Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy with occasional showers.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with isolated light to moderate showers.

Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy with isolated light to moderate showers.

 For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with isolated moderate showers. 

Tomorrow: Cloudy with occasional showers.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with isolated moderate showers and thunderstorm.

Tomorrow: Cloudy with occasional showers.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated moderate showers and thunderstorms.

Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy with isolated moderate showers.

For Banaba:

Gentle to moderate Westerly winds of 05-15kts.

Slight to moderate seas.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with moderate showers.

Tomorrow: Occasional showers.

Moon Phase:

2 days after the first quarter.

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: