Hurricane Lowell slammed into Hawaii's western islands on Saturday, Sept. 12. The storm left damage on Kauai. Officials there directed visitors to avoid the island while the island recovers. The governor of Hawaii sought President Trump for federal assistance. The Hawaii National Guard members worked on meal distributions in Kauai communities after damage from the storm.

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