Elites overshadowed by brewing storms

The weigh-in was rushed as Lake Dardanelle State Park was targeted by large thunderstorms on Day 1.

Storms were heading toward Lake Dardanelle State Park as the weigh-in started.
Storms were heading toward Lake Dardanelle State Park as the weigh-in started.
Anglers and fans avoided storms all day, but during the weigh-in it was a different story.
Anglers and fans avoided storms all day, but during the weigh-in it was a different story.
Clouds loom over the Shimano truck and boat.
Clouds loom over the Shimano truck and boat.
Winds began to move flags in many directions, like this Yamaha flag.
Winds began to move flags in many directions, like this Yamaha flag.
And this Carhartt flag ...
And this Carhartt flag …
,,, and the American flag.
,,, and the American flag.
Winds blew down the umbrella that used to shield the cameramen. They could barely keep their hoods on to stay dry.
Winds blew down the umbrella that used to shield the cameramen. They could barely keep their hoods on to stay dry.
Anglers watch the clouds and rain move in.
Anglers watch the clouds and rain move in.
Randy Howell signals someone to get his truck ready to load the boat.
Randy Howell signals someone to get his truck ready to load the boat.
This bush could hardly keep itself upright.
This bush could hardly keep itself upright.
Now the sky is covered and waves begin blowing into the bay.
Now the sky is covered and waves begin blowing into the bay.
Only a little sunshine remains.
Only a little sunshine remains.
Anglers rushed to their trucks to load their boats before the storm hit.
Anglers rushed to their trucks to load their boats before the storm hit.
Marshals, fans and B.A.S.S. workers helped the anglers with their rigs.
Marshals, fans and B.A.S.S. workers helped the anglers with their rigs.