Gale Warning

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the first Gale Warning, east winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. For the third Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected. For the second Gale Warning, east winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft expected.

* WHERE...Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM AKDT this afternoon. For the first Gale Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM AKDT this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 4 AM AKDT Saturday. For the third Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 10 PM AKDT Saturday. For the second Gale Warning, from 10 PM Saturday to 4 AM AKDT Sunday.

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