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 while the island recovers. The governor of Hawaii asked President Trump for federal aid. The Hawaii National Guard members helped with food distributions in Kauai communities after damage from the storm.

Meanwhile, in a college football game, the Hawaii team held a lead over New Mexico State going into the locker room. A surf forecast was also published for Sunday, September 13.