THE KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

Strong Wind Warning #08:

A Strong Wind Warning remains in force for the Kiribati Group and Banaba, particularly in areas affected by convective clouds. The public is advised to take the necessary precautionary measures to minimize the risk of injury and property damage.

Public Weather Forecast for Kiribati group and Banaba.

Issued: 0420pm Tuesday 07th July 2026.

Valid until: 06am Wednesday 08th July 2026.

Situation: A trough of low pressure lies east of the Southern Islands, while another lies north of the Northern Islands. Associated cloud bands from these troughs are expected to affect parts of the Kiribati Group and Banaba.

Kiribati group:

Winds: Light to moderate southwesterly to southeasterly (05-15 kt), fresh at times

Seas: Slight to moderate.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

Tomorrow: Mostly sunny apart from isolated brief showers.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Tonight: Cloudy with isolated brief showers.

Tomorrow: Mostly sunny apart from morning light showers.

For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Tonight: Cloudy with isolated light showers.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Tonight: Cloudy with isolated light showers.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Tonight: Mostly fine.

Tomorrow: Mostly sunny apart from isolated brief showers.

Banaba:

Winds: Light to moderate southeaserly (02-12 kt). Fresh at times.

Seas: Slight to moderate.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers developing later in the evening.

Tomorrow: Cloudy with light showers.

Moon Phase:

1 day before Last Quarter.

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: