* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected.
* WHERE...Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN, Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN, Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN, Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN and Two Harbors to Duluth MN.
* WHEN...From 4 AM to 1 PM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.