Gale Warning

* WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, east winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 12 to 16 ft. For the Storm Warning, east winds 45 to 55 kt with gusts up to 65 kt and seas to 21 ft expected. For the second Gale Warning, east winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft expected.

* WHERE...Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM.

* WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 4 PM AKDT this afternoon. For the Storm Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM AKDT Saturday. For the second Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 7 AM AKDT Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 6 PM AKDT Saturday.

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