Tornado Survivor's Harrowing Ride Inside His Van - A Man's Incredible Escape from the Storm
In a heart-stopping display of bravery, one man rode out an EF-3 tornado in his pest control van. Cody Coombes, who was driving through Pulaski and Lonoke counties in Arkansas, found himself at the center of the storm.
The National Weather Service reported that the tornado had reached estimated peak winds of 165 mph, causing widespread destruction and claiming lives. One person in North Little Rock lost their life, while four more were killed in Wynne.
Coombes, who has been traveling through the area for pest control work, described the terrifying experience. "It was like nothing I've ever seen before," he said. "The wind was howling and debris was flying everywhere."
Despite the intense winds, Coombes remained calm and focused on getting to safety. He drove his van into a nearby ditch, where it sheltered him from the worst of the storm.
The harrowing footage shows Coombes riding out the tornado in his van, with the storm raging outside. The clip has sent shockwaves through social media, with many taking to Twitter and Facebook to share their own experiences with severe weather events.
The National Weather Service has issued warnings for the affected areas, advising residents to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to protect themselves from further damage.
As the nation struggles to come to terms with the devastating impact of the tornado, Coombes' bravery and quick thinking have brought attention to the importance of emergency preparedness and seeking shelter in extreme weather conditions.
In a heart-stopping display of bravery, one man rode out an EF-3 tornado in his pest control van. Cody Coombes, who was driving through Pulaski and Lonoke counties in Arkansas, found himself at the center of the storm.
The National Weather Service reported that the tornado had reached estimated peak winds of 165 mph, causing widespread destruction and claiming lives. One person in North Little Rock lost their life, while four more were killed in Wynne.
Coombes, who has been traveling through the area for pest control work, described the terrifying experience. "It was like nothing I've ever seen before," he said. "The wind was howling and debris was flying everywhere."
Despite the intense winds, Coombes remained calm and focused on getting to safety. He drove his van into a nearby ditch, where it sheltered him from the worst of the storm.
The harrowing footage shows Coombes riding out the tornado in his van, with the storm raging outside. The clip has sent shockwaves through social media, with many taking to Twitter and Facebook to share their own experiences with severe weather events.
The National Weather Service has issued warnings for the affected areas, advising residents to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to protect themselves from further damage.
As the nation struggles to come to terms with the devastating impact of the tornado, Coombes' bravery and quick thinking have brought attention to the importance of emergency preparedness and seeking shelter in extreme weather conditions.
He's literally driving his pest control van into a ditch to escape the storm! I mean, that's some crazy bravery right there. But what really gets me is how calm he was, like he wasn't even freaked out or anything. That's either super cool or super crazy, I don't know which 
. Anyway, it just goes to show you how important it is to be prepared for those extreme weather events and know what to do in an emergency situation. Maybe we can all learn a thing or two from Cody Coombes' harrowing experience... 
This guy's van is like a tiny little bubble of safety amidst all that destruction! How did he even stay so calm in the face of all that chaos?! 
And what if he'd gotten out of the van? Would've been gonner! 
I mean, can you even imagine being in those shoes (no pun intended)? The way the wind is howling and debris is flying everywhere... it's like something straight outta a horror movie 
But at the same time, his bravery and quick thinking are truly inspiring 
. I'm just so glad he made it through alive and we got to see his harrowing ride for ourselves! 
. I guess it's also kinda impressive that he was able to drive his van into a ditch and shelter himself from the storm. That's some crazy navigation skills 
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I'm still trying to wrap my head around this whole thing... is it possible that Coombes just got lucky and rode out the tornado unscathed? 
. Ugh, I don't know what to believe anymore 
but can you imagine being trapped inside with no way out? It's like something out of a movie. And the wind speeds? 165 mph is insane 
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the footage is insane too, it's like something out of a movie or something 
what's crazy is that ppl are sharing their own weather stories on social media and it's making me realize how quickly things can change in an instant...i feel for the folks who lost their lives to this storm 