It’s only a matter of time before that giant dry slot ahead of the front to Michael’s west begins to get ingested. Also, due to the concave nature of the panhandle area it’s looking to hit, land interaction is going to affect a greater surface area of the hurricane than if it were running into a more flat coastline. It’s like a ball going into a bowl rather than a table. Thirdly, cat 4’s don’t hit the panhandle for a reason. I believe one of those reasons is the abrupt coastal shelf that extends from 87W 28N eastward. The shallower water will be churned easily and cold water upwelling will cut off that energy source quickly.
JMO. I could be wrong.
Edit: please note I’m not trying to diminish the very serious and potentially catastrophic scenario unfolding. I’m siding with history, which may be proven just that today.