Gale Warning

* WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, southeast winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 17 to 20 ft expected. For the Storm Warning, southeast winds 40 to 50 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 23 to 28 ft expected. For the second Gale Warning, south winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 24 to 29 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 21 to 26 ft expected.

* WHERE...Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM.

* WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 9 AM AKST this morning. For the Storm Warning, from 9 AM this morning to 3 PM AKST this afternoon. For the second Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon 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.