Gale Warning

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft. For the first Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM AKDT this evening. For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 4 AM AKDT Saturday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM Saturday to 4 AM AKDT Sunday.

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