* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 13 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 9 feet expected.
* WHERE...Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 9 PM PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 6 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.