* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet. For the Storm Warning, north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet expected.
* WHERE...Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 NM.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM EDT this evening. For the Storm Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.