THE KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

Strong Wind Warning #05:

A strong wind warning is now in force for the Kiribati Group and Banaba, particularly in areas affected by convective clouds. The public is advised to take the necessary precautionary measures to minimize the risk of injury and property damage.

Public weather forecast for Kiribati group and Banaba.

Issued: 0400am, Monday 06^th July 2026.

Valid until: 6pm.

Situation: A trough of low pressure remains slow-moving north of the Kiribati group while another lies south of Banaba and extend eastward, affecting parts of the Southern Islands.

Kiribati group:

Wind: Gentle to moderate southwesterly to southeasterly (06-16 kts). Fresh at times.

Seas: Moderate to rough.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Today: Cloudy with isolated light showers.

Tonight: Cloudy with isolated light showers.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Today: Cloudy with light showers, moderate at times.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief shower.

For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Today: Partly cloudy with isolated light shower.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief shower.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Today: Cloudy with occasional shower.

Tonight: Cloudy with isolated light shower.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Today: Cloudy with occasional showers.

Tonight: Cloudy with isolated light showers.

Banaba:

Wind: Light to gentle southwesterly (01-10 kts). Fresh at times.

Seas: Moderate.

Today: Sunny apart from isolated brief showers.

Tonight: Fine apart from isolated light showers.

Moon Phase:

2 days before Last Quarter.   

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: