Gale Warning

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft expected. For the first Gale Warning, east winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 9 to 12 ft expected. For the Storm Warning, east winds 40 to 50 kt with gusts up to 65 kt and seas 18 to 23 ft expected. For the second Gale Warning, southeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 20 to 25 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 17 to 22 ft expected.

* WHERE...Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM AKDT this evening. For the first Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 1 AM AKDT Thursday. For the Storm Warning, from 1 AM to 7 AM AKDT Thursday. For the second Gale Warning, from 7 AM to 10 AM AKDT Thursday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM Thursday to 1 PM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.