Gale Warning

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft for Cross Sound. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt. Seas 15 to 20 ft for Cross Sound. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 15 to 20 ft for Cross Sound.

* WHERE...Cross Sound and Stephens Passage.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM AKDT Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 7 PM AKDT Tuesday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM Tuesday to 4 PM AKDT Wednesday.

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