Storm cancels Sunday fishing

Due to hazardous weather the top 12 anglers won’t fish Sunday on Ross Barnett. The Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Elite at Ross Barnett will be delayed until Monday.

The National Weather Service reports storms approaching from Louisiana into Miss. should arrive in the Ross Barnett area from 9:00 -10:00 a.m. and continue through the afternoon. These storms currently contain significant lightning. The possibility of severe weather today includ​es​ hail, wind, and isolated tornados.​

The championship round will now take place on Monday​, with takeoff at 6:00 a.m. and the final weigh-in shortly after 2:00 p.m.