THE KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

Gusty Wind Advisory #02:

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

The weather forecast for the Kiribati group and Banaba issued at 0530pm Monday 04^th May 2026 and valid until 6 am.

Situation: A cloudband bringing showers and gusty wind remains over the Northern Islands. Meanwhile, a trough of low pressure remained south of the southern islands affecting the group.

Kiribati group and Banaba:

Gentle to moderate easterly to north-easterly winds of 07-16kt. Fresh at times over the Northern islands.

Moderate seas.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Tonight: Cloudy with light to moderate showers and heavy at times.

Tomorrow: Occasional showers with isolated few thunderstorms.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Tonight: Cloudy with light to moderate showers and isolated thunderstorm.

Tomorrow: Cloudy with light showers and heavy at times.

 For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Tonight: Cloudy with light to moderate showers. 

Tomorrow: Cloudy with light showers.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Tonight: Cloudy with isolated light showers.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with light showers.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Tonight: Cloudy with isolated light to moderate showers.

Tomorrow: Sunny apart from isolated brief showers.

For Banaba:

Tonight: Fine apart from brief showers.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with brief showers.

Moon Phase:

Two days after the Full Moon.

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: