* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, east winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected.
* WHERE...Stephens Passage.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 10 AM AKDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 7 PM AKDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.