* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 9 feet. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 8 AM Thursday to 2 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.