Public Weather Forecast for the Kiribati Group and Banaba
Advisories and Warnings
Strong wind Warning:
A strong wind warning remains in force for the Kiribati group and Banaba, mostly the northern and central group and Banaba.
Possible impact: Loose items may blow off.
Advice: Monitor the latest forecast.
Heavy Rain warning:
A heavy rain warning remains in force for the Kiribati group and Banaba, mostly the northern and central group and Banaba.
Possible impact: Inundation of low-lying areas.
Advice: Monitor the latest forecast.
Situation
A trough of low pressure remains further north of the Northern islands with associated clouds and showers expected to affect parts of the group. Meanwhile, another low pressure system remains south of the southern islands with associated clouds and showers may affect parts of the group.
Kiribati Group and Banaba
Moderate to fresh westerly winds of 15 to 20 knots. Gusting up to 25 knots.
Rough seas.
| Forecast Area | Today | Tonight | Further Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makin & Butaritari | Mostly cloudy with isolated brief showers | Cloudy with isolated light showers. Moderate to fresh north-westerly winds of 15 to 20 knots. Moderate to rough seas. | Further Outlook Wednesday 23rd September: Fine apart from isolated brief showers |
| Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa, Maiana | Partly cloudy with isolated light showers. | Cloudy with light to moderate showers. Gentle to moderate north-westerly winds of 10 to 15 knots. Fresh at times to 20 knots. Moderate seas. | Further Outlook Wednesday 23rd September: Cloudy with isolated light showers. |
| Kuria, Aranuka, Abemama | Cloudy with brief to light showers. | Cloudy with light showers and heavy at times. Moderate westerly winds of 10 to 15 knots. Moderate seas. | Further Outlook Wednesday 23rd September: Morning cloudy with isolated light showers |
| Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru, Nikunau | Partly cloudy with isolated brief to light showers. | Partly cloudy with isolated light showers and heavy at times. Calm to light north-westerly winds. Slight seas. | Further Outlook Wednesday 23rd September: Fine |
| Onotoa, Tamana, Arorae | Partly cloudy with isolated brief showers. | Partly cloudy with isolated light showers. Calm to light south-westerly winds. Slight seas. | Further Outlook Wednesday 23rd September: Cloudy with isolated light showers and heavy at times. |
| Banaba | Morning cloudy with isolated brief showers. | Mostly fine. Light to gentle southerly winds. Slight seas. | Further Outlook Wednesday 23rd September: Fine. |
Moon Phase
Three days after the first quarter.
Tide Predictions
High and Low Tides
| Tide | Time | Height (m) |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 0834am | 1.22 m |
| High | 0241pm | 2.12 m |
| Low | 0828pm | 1.30 m |
