Gale Warning

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 12 to 16 ft. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft expected.

* WHERE...Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 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.