* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City.
* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 AM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale force gusts (up to 35 kt) are possible over nearshore waters north of Rodanthe, NC from around sunset tonight into the early morning hours Thursday (~0400edt).