* WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft. For the second Gale Warning, southeast winds 40 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 16 to 21 ft expected.
* WHERE...Clarence Strait.
* WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 3 PM AKST this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 AM AKST Thursday. For the second Gale Warning, from 9 AM to 6 PM AKST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.