* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected.
* WHERE...Stephens Passage.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 AM AKST Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM Friday to 3 AM AKST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.