Gale Warning

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Dixon entrance, seas 9 to 14 ft. For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Dixon entrance, seas 14 to 19 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt. Dixon entrance, seas 11 to 16 ft expected.

* WHERE...Stephens Passage and Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM AKDT early this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM early this morning to 10 PM AKDT this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 4 PM AKDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.