* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt. For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected.
* WHERE...Stephens Passage.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 AM AKST Friday. For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM to 6 PM AKST Friday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from midnight Friday night to 3 AM AKST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.