Unfortunately the storm exhibits the characteristics of an "annular" hurricane (also known as a "Dounut" or "Truck Tire"...large eye, featureless CDO without bands, etc.
Such storms maintain their intensity much longer; also, wider storms in general take longer to weaken.
YEP..looks like isabel
Can you explain the difference between an "annular" hurricane, and the other types? I live in lake effect country, and understand those weather patterns well, but not hurricanes.