KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

Spring Tide Advisory #14:

Tide predictions for this afternoon, Thursday 19th of February 2026 indicate sea level of 2.83 meters at 05:52pm. Residents living along the coasts are advised to take preparatory measures to eliminate possible threats.

Gusty winds Advisory #28:

A gusty winds advisory remains in force for the Kiribati group and Banaba. The public is advised to take precautions to minimize possible threats

The weather forecast for the Kiribati group and Banaba issued at 0530am Thursday 19^th February 2026 and valid until 6 pm.

Situation:  The Intertropical Convergence Zone remains slow-moving north of the Northern Line Islands and extends across the northern islands of the Kiribati group. Meanwhile, associated cloud may affect some parts of the northern islands.

Kiribati group and Banaba:

Gentle to moderate north-easterly to easterly winds of 08-16kt. Fresh at times

Moderate seas.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Today: Cloudy with light showers.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with light showers.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Today: Partly cloudy with isolated brief to light showers.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief to light showers.

 For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Today: Partly cloudy.

Tonight: Fine apart from isolated brief showers.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Today: Mostly sunny.

Tonight: Fine apart from isolated brief showers.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Today: Mostly sunny.

Tonight: Fine apart from isolated brief showers

For Banaba:

Today: Morning cloudy with isolated brief showers.

Tonight: Mostly fine

Moon Phase:

One day after the new moon.

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: