THE KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

Strong Wind Warning #04:

A strong wind warning remains in force for the Kiribati group and Banaba, especially in areas affected by convective clouds. The public is advised to take precautions to reduce possible threats. 

The weather forecast for the Kiribati group and Banaba issued at 0535pm Sunday 05^th July 2026 and valid until 6 am.

Situation: Associated cloud bands from the low-pressure troughs located north of the Northern Group and south of the Southern Group are situated to the east and are moving slowly westward toward the Kiribati Islands. These cloud bands are expected to affect the Kiribati region tonight.

Kiribati group and Banaba:

Gentle to moderate south-westerly to southeasterly winds of 05-15kts. Fresh at times.

Moderate to rough seas.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Tonight: Becoming cloudy with light showers.

Tomorrow: Party cloudy with isolated light showers.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with light showers later tonight.

Tomorrow: Cloudy with light to moderate showers.

 For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers. 

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with light showers.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers becoming cloudy with occasional showers later tonight.

Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy with light to moderate showers.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Tonight: Becoming cloudy with occasional rain later tonight.

Tomorrow: Cloudy with occasional showers.

For Banaba:

Tonight: Fine apart from isolated light showers.

Tomorrow: Cloudy with occasional showers.

Moon Phase:

Three days before the Last quarter.

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: