Gale Warning

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 13 ft. For the first Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft expected. For the third Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft expected.

* WHERE...Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM AKDT this evening. For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 4 AM AKDT Saturday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM Saturday to 4 AM AKDT Sunday. For the third Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM Sunday to 6 AM AKDT Monday.

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