KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

Heavy Rainfall Advisory Cancelation#02:

A heavy rainfall is now cancelled. This is the last message for this event.

Gusty wind Advisory Cancelation#12:

A gusty wind advisory is now canceled over the Kiribati group. This is the last message for this event.

The weather forecast for the Kiribati group and Banaba issued at 0630am Friday 03^rd April 2026 and valid until 6 pm.

 Situation:  A surface trough may lie over the northern islands bringing showers to some parts of the group. Meanwhile, two troughs of low pressure remain further south of the southern islands and associated clouds affecting the southern group and Banaba.

Kiribati group Banaba:

Northern and Central islands.

Light to gentle south-westerly to south-easterly winds of 03-10kt.

Slight seas.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Today: Partly cloudy with isolated light to moderate showers.

Tonight: Cloudy with light showers.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Today: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with light to moderate showers.

 For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Today: Cloudy with brief to light showers.

Tonight: Cloudy with isolated light showers.

Southern islands:

Light to moderate north-easterly to north-westerly winds of 05-15kts.

Slight to moderate seas

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Today: Cloudy with light to moderate showers.

Tonight: Occasional showers with isolated few thunderstorms.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Today: Cloudy with  light to moderate showers with isolated few thunderstorm.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers

For Banaba:

Today: Cloudy with light showers.

Tonight: Showers continues.

Moon Phase:

One day after the Full moon.

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: