* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft expected.
* WHERE...Stephens Passage.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM AKST Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to 6 PM AKST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.