Gale Warning

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft expected.

* WHERE...Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon AKST Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon to 6 PM AKST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Multiple gale force fronts will imapct the coastal waters from the Fairweather Grounds south to Dixon Entrance thru Wednesday. Winds may subside briefly at times for several hours but anticipate winds to increase to gale force as fronts move over.