A man who was in a pest control van in Little Rock, Arkansas has recounted his terrifying experience of riding out an EF-3 tornado. The National Weather Service reported that the tornado had roared through Pulaski and Lonoke counties with estimated peak winds of 165 mph.
According to Cody Coombes, who rode out the storm inside his vehicle, he was able to survive thanks to the protective barrier and reinforced structure of the van. His harrowing account provides a glimpse into what it's like to face such intense weather conditions.
The tornado caused significant damage and loss of life in the area, with one person killed in North Little Rock and four people dead in Wynne. The National Weather Service reported that the EF-3 tornado was particularly destructive due to its high winds.
Witnesses have described the storm as "apocalyptic" and "intense", highlighting the danger posed by such extreme weather events. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of taking necessary precautions during severe weather warnings.
As the storm subsided, Coombes emerged from his van shaken but alive. His experience provides a stark reminder of the power of nature and the need for vigilance in the face of severe weather warnings.
According to Cody Coombes, who rode out the storm inside his vehicle, he was able to survive thanks to the protective barrier and reinforced structure of the van. His harrowing account provides a glimpse into what it's like to face such intense weather conditions.
The tornado caused significant damage and loss of life in the area, with one person killed in North Little Rock and four people dead in Wynne. The National Weather Service reported that the EF-3 tornado was particularly destructive due to its high winds.
Witnesses have described the storm as "apocalyptic" and "intense", highlighting the danger posed by such extreme weather events. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of taking necessary precautions during severe weather warnings.
As the storm subsided, Coombes emerged from his van shaken but alive. His experience provides a stark reminder of the power of nature and the need for vigilance in the face of severe weather warnings.
Man's crazy experience riding out EF-3 tornado is giving me chills. I mean, 165 mph winds are NO JOKE 
. It's insane that Cody Coombes made it out alive. The fact that his van was able to withstand the storm is pretty impressive. I can only imagine how intense and frightening it must've been for him.
. We should all take this as an opportunity to review our emergency plans and make sure we're prepared for the worst in case of another severe weather event 
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He's literally got a shield to protect him from those insane winds - 165 mph?! That's like, whoa 
. It's wild that the reinforced structure of the van saved his life. I don't think I could handle being in such a situation 
. And omg, the witnesses describing it as "apocalyptic" and "intense"... yikes 
. Seriously though, this is a huge reminder to take those severe weather warnings super seriously. You never know when nature's gonna go crazy 
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just watched that video of the tornado on YouTube and I'm still shaking my head... 165 mph is insane 
Cody Coombes must've been so scared but glad he made it out alive 
. We gotta be more prepared for these kinds of situations, it's crazy how unpredictable weather can be 
. Glad Cody made it out alive, it's a miracle 
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