THE KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

Gusty Wind Advisory #01:

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

The weather forecast for the Kiribati group and Banaba issued at 0530am Saturday 09^th May, 2026 and valid until 6 in the evening.

Situation: The Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone remains north of the Kiribati group.

Kiribati group and Banaba:

Gentle to moderate easterly winds of 06-16kt. Fresh at times.

Moderate seas.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Today: Sunny apart from isolated brief showers.

Tonight: Fine apart from isolated brief showers.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Today: Sunny apart from isolated morning brief showers

Tonight: Fine apart from brief showers.

 For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Today: Sunny. 

Tonight: Fine.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Today: Sunny apart from isolated morning brief showers.

Tonight: Fine.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Today: Sunny.

Tonight: Fine.

For Banaba:

Today: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with brief showers.

Moon Phase:

One day before the Last Quarter.

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: