Hurricane Lowell hit Hawaii's western islands on Saturday, Sept. 12. The storm caused damage on Kauai. Officials there urged visitors to avoid the island until the island has recovered. The governor of Hawaii requested President Trump for federal aid. The Hawaii National Guard members worked on food distributions in Kauai communities following the storm damage.
Meanwhile, during a college football matchup, the Hawaii team was ahead of New Mexico State going into the locker room. A surf forecast was also published for Sunday, September 13.