Gale Warning

* WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, southeast winds 40 to 50 kt with gusts up to 70 kt and seas 15 to 20 ft. For the Storm Warning, southeast winds 40 to 50 kt with gusts up to 65 kt and seas 15 to 20 ft expected. For the second Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft expected.

* WHERE...Clarence Strait.

* WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 3 PM AKST this afternoon. For the Storm Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 6 PM AKST this evening. For the second Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 3 AM AKST Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM to 6 PM AKST Friday.

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