Looks a lot like other sub-tropicals that have clung to the coastline there.

Visually it looks very much like Karen in 2001 which was further to the East.

http://www.stormpulse.com/hurricane-karen-2001

It has very strong winds, is close to the coast and begs attention and the proper designation. I would think sub-tropical would fit and needs a name and advisories as it's not by any definition I can find a nor'easter. I'm sure someone could argue that. But... it's an interesting evolution either way and going to bring waves up and down the coast.