The mountainous regions of Cuba may destroy Fay, but I doubt it.
The bath water we have discussed is still there and Fay is growing. She has an impressive anti-cyclone with her which allows her to vent energy as she creeps westward. Our cone of impact is edging towards the Florida panhandle, parts of Mississippi and Alabama should watch this system.
Fay has been stubborn and is determined to make a name for herself. She still has some obstacles to overcome, and that will be the telling. Another update inside of 12 hours.