* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt expected.
* WHERE...Cross Sound.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 4 AM AKDT Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 10 AM AKDT Thursday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 10 PM AKDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.