Kiribati group and Banaba:

Gusty wind advisory #07:

A gusty wind advisory remains in force over the Kiribati group and Banaba especially the Northern and Central islands. The public should take precautions to minimize threats.

Swell advisory #16:

A westerly swell advisory remains in force for the Kiribati group especially the northern and central Islands. The public is advised to take precautions to minimize possible impacts.

The weather forecast for the Kiribati group and Banaba was issued at 0442pm Wednesday 15^th January 2025 and valid until 6 am.

Situation: A weak Intertropical convergence zone lies north of the Northern Islands and slowly extends westward to the Kiribati group. Meanwhile a trough of low pressure lies south of the Southern Islands.

Kiribati group:

Gentle to moderate northeasterly winds 06-16kt. Fresh at times.

Moderate seas.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

Tomorrow: Sunny becomes partly cloudy later in the morning.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with brief showers.

 For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Tonight: Fine apart from brief showers.

Tomorrow: Sunny.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Tonight: Fine apart from brief showers.

Tomorrow: Sunny.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Tonight: Fine apart from brief showers.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy about Arorae elsewhere mostly sunny.

For Banaba:

Gentle to moderate northeasterly winds of 06-16kt. Fresh at times.

Moderate seas.

Tonight: Fine becomes cloudy later in the evening.

Tomorrow: Cloudy with light showers.

Moon Phase:

1 day after full moon.

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: