Gale Warning

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While conditions may briefly lower below gale force on Sunday, another period of gale force conditions may be possible beginning Sunday night.