THE KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

Advisory cancellation:

The Moderate Rainfall Advisory and Coastal Inundation Advisory previously in force are now cancelled. This is the last message for these events.

Strong Wind Warning #10:

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: 0420pm Thursday 02nd July 2026.

Valid until: 06am Friday 03rd July 2026.

Situation:  Cloud bands associated with troughs of low pressure located north of the Kiribati Group and south of Banaba are gradually moving away but continue to affect the Kiribati Group and Banaba.

Kiribati group:

Winds: Light to moderate northwesterly (05-15 kt), fresh at times

Seas: Slight to moderate.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Tonight: Partly cloudy.

Tomorrow: Mostly sunny.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Tonight: Partly cloudy.

Tomorrow: Sunny apart from isolated brief showers.

For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

Tomorrow: Sunny apart from isolated brief showers.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Tonight: Partly cloudy.

Tomorrow: Sunny apart from isolated brief showers.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Tonight: Partly cloudy.

Tomorrow: Sunny apart from isolated brief showers.

Banaba:

Winds: Light to moderate northwesterly (02-12 kt). Fresh at times.

Seas: Slight to moderate.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

Tomorrow: Sunny apart from isolated brief showers.

Moon Phase:

2 days after Full Moon.

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: