Gale Warning

* WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, east winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected. For the Storm Warning, east winds 40 to 50 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 17 to 22 ft expected. For the second Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 20 to 25 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 17 to 22 ft expected.

* WHERE...Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM.

* WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 1 AM AKDT Thursday. For the Storm Warning, from 1 AM to 7 AM AKDT Thursday. For the second Gale Warning, from 7 AM to 10 AM AKDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM Thursday to 1 PM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.