THE KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

Rainfall Advisory level #01:

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

Coastal Inundation Advisory #05:

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 #08:

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.

Public Weather Forecast for Kiribati group and Banaba.

Issued: 0420pm Wednesday 01st July 2026.

Valid until: 06am Thursday 02nd July 2026.

Situation:  Cloud bands associated with troughs of low pressure located north of the Kiribati Group and south of Banaba continue to affect the Kiribati Group and Banaba.

Kiribati group:

Winds: Light to moderate northwesterly (05-15 kt), fresh at times

Seas: Slight to moderate.

For Makin and Butaritari:

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

Tomorrow: Sunny apart from isolated morning brief showers.

For Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa and Maiana:

Tonight: Cloudy with isolated light showers.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with morning brief showers.

For Kuria, Aranuka and Abemama:

Tonight: Cloudy with isolated light showers.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with morning brief showers.

For Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru and Nikunau:

Tonight: Cloudy with isolated light showers.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with morning brief showers.

For Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae:

Tonight: Cloudy with isolated light showers.

Tomorrow: Sunny apart from isolated morning brief showers.

Banaba:

Winds: Light to moderate southwesterly (02-12 kt). Fresh at times.

Seas: Slight to moderate.

Tonight: Cloudy with occasional showers.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers.

Moon Phase:

1 day after Full Moon.

Tide Predictions:

High and Low Tides: