Hurricane Sandy on course to hit East Coast

Hurricane Sandy is on course to hit much of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast coast, said authorities Friday.
The hurricane is a Category 1 hurricane with 80 mph winds, according to the Washington Post.
The National Hurricane Center predicts the storm will move towards the Delaware Bay with the possibility of hitting areas from Cape Hatteras to eastern Long Island.
There is a possibility of Metropolitan Transportation Authority shutting down public transportation in New York City,the New York Times said Friday afternoon.
Hurricane Sandy has killed 21 people in Haiti, Jamaica and Cuba as well as caused severe mudslides and flooding.