Gale Warning

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PDT Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM to 3 PM PDT Saturday.

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