THE KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

Gusty wind Advisory#16:

Gusty winds remain possible over the Kiribati group and Banaba. The public is advised to take precautionary measures to minimize potential hazards. 

The weather forecast for the Kiribati group and Banaba issued at 0530am Thursday 25th June 2026 and valid until 6pm.

Situation: A low-pressure system remained east of the northern islands in the Kiribati group and slowly drifting north-westward while another trough remained south of the southern islands. Associated clouds continue to bring cloudiness, gusty winds and rain to the most parts of the Kiribati group and Banaba.

Kiribati group:

Gentle to moderate westerly to south-westerly winds of 09-16kt. Gusts at times.

Moderate seas.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Today: Cloudy with light showers and heavy at times.

Tonight: Cloudy with light showers.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Today: Cloudy with light showers and heavy at times.

Tonight: Cloudy with light showers.

 For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Today: Cloudy with light showers and heavy at times.

Tonight: Cloudy with light showers.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Today: Cloudy with light showers and heavy at times.

Tonight: Occasional rain.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Today: Cloudy with isolated light showers.

Tonight: Cloudy with light showers.

For Banaba:

Gentle to moderate westerly y winds of 07-16kts. Fresh at times

Moderate seas.

Today: Cloudy with light showers.

Tonight: Cloudy with light showers.

Moon Phase:

3 days after the First Quarter

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: