THE KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

Rainfall Advisory level #01:

A moderate rainfall is expected over the Kiribati group and Banaba. The public is advised to take necessary precautions to minimize potential risks.

Coastal Inundation Advisory #03:

Coastal inundation is expected to affect low-lying coastal areas across the Kiribati group due the effect of strong westerly winds and higher-than-normal spring tide associated with El Nino. The public is advised to take precautionary measures to prevent possible impacts.

Strong Wind Warning #06:

A strong wind warning is now 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.

The weather forecast for the Kiribati group and Banaba issued at 0500pm Tuesday 30^th June 2026 and valid until 6 am.

Situation: Troughs of low pressure lies southwest and northwest of the Kiribati group and continue to affect the Kiribati group and Banaba.

Kiribati group and Banaba:

Gentle to moderate NE-NW winds of 05-15kts. Fresh at times.

Moderate seas.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Tonight: Cloudy with light showers becoming ease later tonight.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with isolated light showers.

Tomorrow: Cloudy with afternoon moderate showers.

 For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with isolated brief showers. 

Tomorrow: Afternoon moderate showers.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief to light showers.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with light showers.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Tonight: Fine apart from isolated brief showers.

Tomorrow: Sunny apart from isolated light showers.

For Banaba:

Tonight: Cloudy with light showers.

Tomorrow: Cloudy with light showers.

Moon Phase:

The full moon.

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: