Severe Weather Warnings in Kiribati
Severe Weather Warnings for Kiribati (Micronesia) come from Kiribati Meteorological Service, National Disaster Risk Management Office. This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Tarawa.
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At a glance
- countryKiribati · Oceania
- reference cityTarawa (1.33, 172.98)
- risk profilestorm, coastal, drought, tsunami, flood, heat
What counts as a severe weather warnings
Severe weather warnings are issued by a national meteorological service when wind gusts, thunderstorms, hail or heavy rain are expected to reach a level that can damage buildings, interrupt transport or endanger people outdoors. Warning levels differ by country, but almost all of them scale from an advisory up to a red or extreme level with instructions to stay indoors.
Who issues severe weather warnings in Kiribati
- meteoKiribati Meteorological Service
- civilNational Disaster Risk Management Office
Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.
If a warning is active in Kiribati
- Postpone exposed activities such as roofing, scaffolding or boat trips.
- Secure loose objects on balconies, terraces and building sites.
- Keep a charged phone, a torch and a battery or wind-up radio ready.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for Kiribati: Open-Meteo, NOAA NWS, Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD), MeteoAlarm. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues severe weather warnings in Kiribati?
Kiribati Meteorological Service, National Disaster Risk Management Office. Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.
Does Waarning show live severe weather warnings for Kiribati?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Tarawa from Open-Meteo, NOAA NWS, Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD), MeteoAlarm. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
More warnings for Kiribati
- Flood Warnings
- Heat Warnings
- Drought Warnings
- Air Quality Warnings
- Tsunami Warnings
- Coastal and Marine Warnings
Severe Weather Warnings in nearby countries
Generated 2026-10-18. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.