* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds around 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 15 feet. For the Storm Watch, northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 13 to 17 feet possible.
* WHERE...Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Montauk Point NY from 20 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM EDT Thursday. For the Storm Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.