[caww]

It’s one nasty storm that’s for sure....but there are mountains that might break some of it up along the way...at this point those on the beach have little hope if they remain there.

[kingu]

Yep, most of the shore likely will be wiped by winds and storm surge, then cleared by the torrential rains as those mountains break up the hurricane.

[McGruff]

there are mountains that might break some of it up along the way

Hurricanes seem to weaken rapidly when confronted by anything in their way. But this is still a hugh one.