A harrowing experience for one Arkansas man, who narrowly escaped the wrath of a deadly tornado by taking shelter in his trusty pest control van. The storm, rated EF-3, tore through Pulaski and Lonoke counties with winds estimated at 165 miles per hour, leaving a trail of destruction and loss of life in its wake.
According to Cody Coombes, who survived the ordeal, he rode out the tornado inside his van, which provided him with a fragile sense of security. The National Weather Service reported that one person lost their life in North Little Rock, while four more perished in Wynne.
The sheer force of the storm was awe-inspiring, with winds so strong they shattered windows and ripped roofs from homes. As Coombes recounts his experience, it's a sobering reminder of the raw power of nature and the importance of being prepared for extreme weather events.
Fortunately, the pest control van proved to be an unlikely sanctuary, shielding its occupant from the worst of the storm. However, the trauma of the experience is still evident in Coombes' account, offering a glimpse into the terrifying world of tornado survivors.
As the nation grapples with the aftermath of this devastating storm, it's clear that the true extent of the damage will take time to reveal. One thing, however, is certain: the bravery and resilience of those who face such extreme weather events should not go unacknowledged.
According to Cody Coombes, who survived the ordeal, he rode out the tornado inside his van, which provided him with a fragile sense of security. The National Weather Service reported that one person lost their life in North Little Rock, while four more perished in Wynne.
The sheer force of the storm was awe-inspiring, with winds so strong they shattered windows and ripped roofs from homes. As Coombes recounts his experience, it's a sobering reminder of the raw power of nature and the importance of being prepared for extreme weather events.
Fortunately, the pest control van proved to be an unlikely sanctuary, shielding its occupant from the worst of the storm. However, the trauma of the experience is still evident in Coombes' account, offering a glimpse into the terrifying world of tornado survivors.
As the nation grapples with the aftermath of this devastating storm, it's clear that the true extent of the damage will take time to reveal. One thing, however, is certain: the bravery and resilience of those who face such extreme weather events should not go unacknowledged.
just can't believe some ppl are lucky enough to ride out a tornado in their vans!!! 
pest control equipment is pretty cool, but I mean that's literally an emergency shelter lol! on a serious note tho, 165mph winds? that's insane! and poor Coombes, still shaken after the experience 
as for those affected by the storm... stay safe, Arkansas! 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this! A person rides out a tornado in a pest control van? That's insane! 
The fact that it provided him with some sense of security is crazy, but also kinda sad - like he was willing to put himself in harm's way just because it had windows and a roof. 
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. anyway, I hope everyone in those affected areas gets the support they need to recover 
just saw this news about the tornado in Arkansas and I'm still reeling 
️ did you know that tornadoes can reach speeds of up to 300 mph? 
lets just say that Arkansas is one place where its best to keep an eye on the forecast 
fun fact: did you know that Cody Coombes' pest control van actually helped save his life? 
. We should all take note of this and make sure we're prepared for the unexpected – whether it's a tornado or just life in general 
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. What a rush, right? I guess you could say his van was his own personal safe haven 
But seriously, this is what I love about this country - we're so used to dealin with crazy weather that sometimes I forget just how wild it can get 
. I mean, can you imagine being out there with no shelter? The National Weather Service reported that this storm was part of a larger trend of extreme weather events – we need to up our game when it comes to preparedness 
Just kidding, I guess it worked out for him this time! The damage from the tornado sounds devastating though. We should all be thinking of those affected and hoping they get back on their feet soon. 
and the damage is just... wow 165 miles per hour is no joke 
. The damage looks pretty severe too - roofs ripped off, windows shattered... it's like something out of a movie 
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