Hurricane Lowell Pounds Hawaii as Storms Fuel Travel Delays

Hawaii is facing Hurricane Lowell, which brought damaging winds, flooding rain, and dangerous waves to the region. The storm passed near Kauai, prompting the declaration of a state of emergency. Simultaneously, severe storms across the American heartland caused significant travel delays for millions of people returning home after the Labor Day holiday weekend. NBC reports that the state is bracing for flash floods while Al Roker continues to track the evolving weather forecast across these areas.