Gale Warning

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 6 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. 7 to 10 ft seas more likely south of Gravina Island. North of Gravina Island seas of 5 to 6 ft are forecasted.

* WHERE...Clarence Strait.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 4 AM AKDT Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 4 PM AKDT Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Gale force winds are more likely near Snow Passage Saturday night. Central and southern Clarence Strait are more likely to see near-gale force conditions (sustained winds of 28 to 33 knots).