KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

Gusty Wind Advisory #07:

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

Revised public weather forecast for Kiribati group and Banaba.

Issued: 0629am, Tuesday 07^th April 2026.

Valid until: 6pm.

Situation: A feeder cloud band associated with Cyclone Vaianu extends across parts of the Kiribati group and is gradually weakening as the system moves southward.

Meanwhile, a weak low-pressure system lies northwest of Banaba and is moving slowly westward.

Kiribati group:

Wind: Gentle to fresh southeasterly to northeasterly (06-18kt), gusty at times.

Seas: Moderate to rough seas.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Today: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Today: Cloudy with occasional rain and possible thunderstorms, easing later in the day.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Today: Cloudy with isolated light showers.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Today: Partly cloudy.

Tonight: Partly cloudy.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Today: Partly cloudy.

Tonight: Cloudy.

Banaba:

Wind: Gentle to fresh easterly to northeasterly wind (06-18kt), gusty at times.

Seas: Moderate to rough.

Today: Cloudy with occasional showers easing later.

Tonight: Cloudy with isolated brief showers.

Moon Phase:

3 days before Last Quarter.   

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: