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