KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

Gusty winds advisory #08:

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

🌤️ Weather Forecast – Kiribati Group & Banaba

🗓️Issued: 3:30 AM, Monday 9th February 2026.
     Valid Until: 6:00 PM

Situation: The ITCZ remains positioned north of the northern parts of the Kiribati group and slowly drifting westward.

🌬️ General Conditions – Kiribati Group and Banaba:

Wind: Gentle to moderate E to NE (05–15 kts). Fresh at times.
Sea: Slight to moderate.

🏝️ Island Forecasts

Makin & Butaritari

Today: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy with occasional showers.

Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa & Maiana

Today: Mostly fine.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with brief to light showers.

Kuria, Aranuka & Abemama

Today: Sunny.
Tonight: Mostly fine.

Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru & Nikunau

Today: Sunny apart from isolated brief showers.
Tonight: Fine apart from isolated brief showers.

Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae

Today: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.
Tonight: Fine.

Banaba:

Today: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.
Tonight: Partly cloudy.

🌙 Moon Phase

1 day before last quarter.

🌊 Tide Predictions: