Gale Warning

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, east winds 40 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 17 to 21 ft. For the Storm Warning, southeast winds 40 to 50 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 23 to 28 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 18 to 23 ft expected.

* WHERE...Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 AM AKDT early this morning. For the Storm Warning, from 4 AM to 10 AM AKDT this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 1 PM AKDT Friday.

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