Hurricane Lowell slammed into Hawaii's western islands on Saturday, Sept. 12. The storm brought destruction on Kauai. Officials there asked visitors to keep their distance during the recovery. The governor of Hawaii sought President Trump for federal help. The Hawaii National Guard members assisted with food distribution efforts in Kauai communities following the storm damage.

Meanwhile, during a college football matchup, the Hawaii team was ahead of New Mexico State at halftime. A surf forecast was released for Sunday, September 13.