* WHAT...Northwest winds 55 to 75 kt with gusts up to 110 kt and seas 23 to 30 ft.
* WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters of Alabama and northwest Florida.
* WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds possible until early Saturday morning. Hurricane force winds possible until early Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Hurricane force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and severely reduce visibility.