THE KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:
Strong Wind Warning #08:
A gusty wind advisory remains in force for the Kiribati group and Banaba, especially in areas affected by convective clouds. The public is advised to take precautions to reduce possible threats.
The weather forecast for the Kiribati group and Banaba issued at 0500am Tuesday 14th July 2026 and valid until 6pm.
Situation: A trough of low pressure lies over the northern islands bringing showers to some parts of the group.
Kiribati group and Banaba:
Light to moderate north-easterly to north-westerly winds of 02-15kt. Fresh at times
Moderate seas.
For Makin and Butaritari:
Today: Sunny with isolated brief showers.
Tonight: Cloudy with light to moderate showers.
For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:
Today: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.
Tonight: Cloudy with isolated light to moderate showers.
For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:
Today: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.
Tonight: Cloudy with isolated light showers.
For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:
Today: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with brief showers.
For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:
Today: Sunny with isolated brief showers.
Tonight: Fine apart from isolated brief showers.
For Banaba:
Today: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with brief showers.
Moon Phase:
New moon.
Tide Predictions:
High and Low Tides:
|
|
Lo |
Hi |
Lo |
|
1047am |
0449pm |
1042pm |
|
|
Height (m) |
0.74 |
2.41 |
0.85 |