THE KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

Gusty wind Advisory #02:

A gusty wind advisory remains in force over the Kiribati group. The public is advised to tale precautions to minimize threats.

Public weather forecast for the Kiribati group and Banaba.

Issued: 0503am, Tuesday 09th June 2026.

Valid until: 06pm, Tuesday 09th June 2026.

Situation: A low-pressure system is located east of the northern Islands in the Kiribati group and to the north of the Phoenix group with associated clouds continue to affect the Kiribati group.

Kiribati group:

Winds: Gentle to moderate south-westerly to north-westerly winds (04-16kt). Fresh at times.

Seas: Slight to moderate.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Today: Cloudy with light to moderate showers.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Today: Cloudy with occasional showers.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated moderate showers.

For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Today: Cloudy with occasional showers.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated moderate showers.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Today: Cloudy with occasional showers.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated moderate showers.

 For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Today: Partly cloudy with isolated moderate showers.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with moderate showers.

Banaba:

Winds: Light to moderate westerly to northwesterly (02-12kt).

Seas: Slight to moderate.

Today: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

Moon Phase:

1 day after the last quarter.

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: