THE KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

Gusty wind Advisory #01:

Gusty wind advisory is now in force for the Kiribati Group and Banaba, particularly in areas affected by convective cloud activity. The public is advised to take necessary precautionary measures to minimize possible threats.

The weather forecast for the Kiribati group and Banaba issued at 0510pm, Wednesday 17^th June 2026 and valid until 6am tomorrow.

Situation: An active trough of low pressure lies north of the Kiribati Group. Associated cloudiness continues to affect the Kiribati Islands and Banaba.

Kiribati group and Banaba:

Light to gentle SE-W winds of 01-12kts. Fresh at times.

Slight to moderate seas.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with light to moderate showers and isolated thunderstorms.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with light showers.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

 For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers. 

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with isolated moderate showers.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated moderate showers.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

Tomorrow: Sunny apart from isolated brief showers.

For Banaba:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with moderate showers.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with isolated moderate showers.

Moon Phase:

2 days after the new moon.

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: