Hurricane Lowell slammed into Hawaii's western islands on Saturday, Sept. 12. The storm brought destruction on Kauai. Officials there asked visitors to avoid the island during the recovery. The governor of Hawaii requested President Trump for federal assistance. The Hawaii National Guard members assisted with food distribution efforts in Kauai communities after the storm's damage.
Meanwhile, during a college football matchup, the Hawaii team was ahead of New Mexico State at halftime. A surf forecast was also published for Sunday, September 13.