KIRIBATI GROUP AND BANABA:

Gusty wind Advisory #02:

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

🌤️ Weather Forecast – Kiribati Group & Banaba

🗓️Issued: 03:19 AM, Sunday 29th March 2026.
     Valid Until: 6:00 PM

Situation: A trough of low pressure previously located to the west, is gradually moving south-eastward and continues to influence the Kiribati group and Banaba. Meanwhile, another weak low-pressure system lies to the northeast of the Kiribati group.

🌬️ General Conditions – Kiribati Group:

Wind: Light to moderate W-N (02-14kt). Fresh at times.

Sea: Slight to moderate.

🏝️ Island Forecasts

Makin & Butaritari

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

Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa & Maiana

Today: Cloudy with light to moderate showers becoming eased later.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated light showers.

Kuria, Aranuka & Abemama

Today: Partly cloudy with light showers and eased in the afternoon.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated moderate showers.

Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru & Nikunau

Today: Mostly cloudy with light to moderate showers and isolated thunderstorms this morning.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with brief to light showers.

Onotoa, Tamana & Arorae

Today: Cloudy with moderate showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Tonight: Cloudy with occasional showers.

Banaba:

Wind: Gentle to moderate westerly to northwesterly winds (05-14kts). Fresh at times.

Sea: Moderate.

Today: Cloudy with light showers.
Tonight: Occasional showers.

🌙 Moon Phase

3 days after the first quarter.

🌊 Tide Predictions: