Gale Warning

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft. For the Gale Warning, east winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until noon AKST today. For the Gale Warning, from noon today to 6 PM AKST this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM AKST Saturday.

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