* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 20 to 25 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 15 to 20 ft expected.
* WHERE...Portions of Southeast Alaskan coastal waters.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM AKDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM AKDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.