* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected.
* WHERE...Stephens Passage.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon AKST today. For the Gale Warning, from noon today to 3 AM AKST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.