Yes...probably most likely that it would go out to sea even if she does, but you never know.
Thanks to everyone for your answers on Isabel. Actually, the damage that I experienced was from downed trees, not surge. It seems like the energy from Isabel generated a number of micro bursts or mini tornadoes that seemed to be a carryover from her stronger status.
-------------------- Survived Carol and Edna '54 in Maine. Guess this kind of dates me!