THE KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

Gusty wind Advisory #02:
A gusty wind advisory remains in force over the Kiribati group and Banaba. The public is advised to take precautions to minimize threats.

Public Weather Forecast for Kiribati group and Banaba.

Issued: 0500pm Saturday 09th May 2026.

Valid until: 06am Sunday 10th May 2026.

Situation:  The Intertropical Convergence Zone remains north of the Kiribati group. Meanwhile, a trough of low pressure is developing south and is expected to affect parts of the Southern Islands.

Kiribati group:

Winds: Gentle to moderate easterly (06-16 kts). Fresh at times.

Seas: Moderate.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Tonight: Partly cloudy.

Tomorrow: Cloudy with isolated light showers.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Tonight: Mostly fine.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Tonight: Mostly fine.

Tomorrow: Mostly sunny.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Tonight: Fine apart from isolated brief showers.

Tomorrow: Sunny.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

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

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

Banaba:

Winds: Gentle to moderate easterly (06-16 kts). Fresh at times.

Seas: Moderate.

Tonight: Fine apart from isolated brief showers.

Tomorrow: Sunny.

Moon Phase:

1 day before Last Quarter

Tide Predictions:

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