Kiribati group & Banaba:

Gusty wind Advisory #02:

A gusty wind advisory remains in force for the northern islands especially over Makin and Butaritari. The public is advised to take precautions to minimize possible impacts.

Spring Tide Advisory #08:

Tide predictions for the 08th for the month of May 2024 indicate seal level of 2.80 metres and above. Residents living along the coasts are advised to take preparatory measures to minimize possible impacts.

The weather forecast for the Kiribati group and Banaba was issued at 0600am Sunday 05th May 2024 and valid until 6pm.

Situation: The inter- tropical convergence remained north of the Northern Line islands extends westwards to north of the Kiribati group. Meanwhile, the trough of low pressure situated further south of the Kiribati group will affect some parts of the Southern islands and Banaba.

Kiribati group:

Light to moderate northeasterly to southeasterly winds of 05-15kts and fresh at times over Makin and Butaritari in the Northern islands.

Slight to moderate seas.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Today: Cloudy periods with brief showers.

Tonight: Cloudy with light showers.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Today: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

Tonight: Cloudy with brief to light showers.

 For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Today: Partly cloudy.

Tonight: Fine apart from isolated brief showers.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Today: Mostly sunny.

Tonight: Fine.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Today: Mostly sunny

Tonight: Fine.

For Banaba:

Light to gentle northeasterly to southeasterly winds of 02-10kts.

Slight seas.

Today: Cloudy periods.

Tonight: Partly cloudy.

Moon Phase:

3 days before the new moon.

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: