* WHAT...North winds 40 to 60 kt with gusts up to 100 kt and waves up to 5 ft.
* WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters of Alabama and northwest Florida.
* WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds possible from Friday afternoon until early Saturday morning. Hurricane force winds possible from Friday afternoon until early Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Hurricane force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and severely reduce visibility.