I think this could lead to pockets of moderate coastal flooding (assuming it heads N-NNE towards the Cape). The closer the track the worse it will be. The wind field will be expanding but it's not a very large storm. I definitely see your point though.
Its interesting hear the, "this wasn't a hot summer" takes. Even if stations end up below normal for summer they're still likely making the top 20 warmest summers list. Think about that for a minute. It's pretty wild.