[April 18, 2015]      

For the last few years, Devin Biggs of Lincoln has submitted photos to LDN from time to time. Most of his photos are connected to one of his favorite pastimes, storm watching.

Last Thursday, Devin had an opportunity to do something new and exciting. He was invited to go with friends who are involved in meteorology in a storm chase.

After studying the radar the team decided to go into Iowa to intercept the storm that would eventually be the one that hit hard in Northern Illinois.

Devin said as a first ever experience, it was a very exciting time for him. He of course had his camera and grabbed a few shots as they were approaching the storm.

In the professional weather world, storms chasers with the proper equipment and knowledge provide important information about the moment-by-moment movements of a storm.

This has benefited the public in that their research has helped scientists to understand tornadoes and to be able to more accurately predict how a storm is going to affect those in its pathway.

Devin is a Lincoln Community High School graduate and is now attending Western Illinois University in Macomb.

Pictures by Devin Biggs