Small Craft Advisory

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, east winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft expected.

* WHERE...Southern Chatham Strait.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM AKST this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM this morning to 3 PM AKST this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to 6 AM AKST Wednesday.

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