Hurricane Lowell struck Hawaii's western islands on Saturday, Sept. 12. The storm left damage on Kauai. Officials there urged visitors to avoid the island while the island recovers. The governor of Hawaii asked President Trump for federal help. The Hawaii National Guard members assisted with meal distributions in Kauai communities following the storm damage.

Meanwhile, on the college gridiron, the Hawaii team was ahead of New Mexico State at halftime. A surf forecast was also published for Sunday, September 13.