KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

Gusty wind Advisory #12:

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

Public Weather Forecast for Kiribati group and Banaba.

Issued: 0440pm Thursday 09th April 2026.

Valid until: 06am Friday 10th April 2026.

Situation:  Tropical Cyclone Maila southwest of Banaba and a trough to the northwest are enhancing cloud and showers over Banaba, while a weak ITCZ lies further north of the Kiribati group.

Kiribati group:

Wind: Light to moderate easterly to southeasterly (04-16kt), fresh at times.

Seas: Moderate.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Tonight: Fine, becoming partly cloudy later in the evening.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Tonight: Fine.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Tonight: Fine apart from isolated brief showers.

Tomorrow: Mostly sunny.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Tonight: Partly cloudy.

Tomorrow: Sunny.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Tonight: Partly cloudy.

Tomorrow: Mostly sunny.

Banaba:

Winds: Light to moderate southeasterly (04-16kt), shifting to light westerly tomorrow. Fresh at times.

Seas: Moderate.

Tonight: Cloudy with light showers, becoming more frequent later in the evening.

Tomorrow: Cloudy with occasional showers, easing in the afternoon.

Moon Phase:

1 day before Last Quarter.

Tide Predictions:

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