Man Rides Out Tornado in Little Rock Van, Describes "Intense" Experience
In a harrowing incident that has left many shaken, a man from Arkansas rode out a devastating tornado inside his pest control van. Cody Coombes recounted the terrifying experience to CNN.
According to reports, an EF-3 tornado tore through Pulaski and Lonoke counties in Little Rock, causing widespread destruction and claiming several lives. The storm's estimated peak winds reached as high as 165 miles per hour.
Coombes, who was inside his van when the tornado struck, described the experience as "intense" and "terrifying." Despite the treacherous conditions, he managed to ride out the storm safely.
"It's a very intense and terrifying feeling," Coombes told CNN. "You're in a situation where you don't know what's going to happen next."
The National Weather Service reported that one person lost their life in North Little Rock as a result of the tornado, while four others died in Wynne. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed.
Coombes' harrowing experience highlights the dangers posed by severe weather events and the importance of seeking shelter immediately when a tornado warning is issued.
In a harrowing incident that has left many shaken, a man from Arkansas rode out a devastating tornado inside his pest control van. Cody Coombes recounted the terrifying experience to CNN.
According to reports, an EF-3 tornado tore through Pulaski and Lonoke counties in Little Rock, causing widespread destruction and claiming several lives. The storm's estimated peak winds reached as high as 165 miles per hour.
Coombes, who was inside his van when the tornado struck, described the experience as "intense" and "terrifying." Despite the treacherous conditions, he managed to ride out the storm safely.
"It's a very intense and terrifying feeling," Coombes told CNN. "You're in a situation where you don't know what's going to happen next."
The National Weather Service reported that one person lost their life in North Little Rock as a result of the tornado, while four others died in Wynne. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed.
Coombes' harrowing experience highlights the dangers posed by severe weather events and the importance of seeking shelter immediately when a tornado warning is issued.
I feel so bad for Cody Coombes, man... riding out a tornado in his van is like something out of a movie, right? 165mph winds are insane! 
I'm just glad he made it out safely, that's all any of us can really hope for. It's crazy how nature can be so unpredictable and deadly at the same time. We need to stay vigilant during severe weather alerts, trust me, safety first is always the best policy. 
Cody Coombes must've been, like, super brave or totally crazy 
. I mean, 165 miles per hour is NO JOKE! 
The fact that he made it through safely is just mind-blowing. It's always a good reminder to take those tornado warnings seriously and get to safety ASAP 
. I hope the people who lost their lives in the storm are remembered and honored 
. Anyway, I guess Cody's experience is like, totally inspiring or something? 
#TornadoSurvivor #VanLife #SevereWeather #StaySafe
what's next, riding out hurricanes in a hot air balloon? 
coombes is so lucky to have made it out alive!! 
. And yeah, seeking shelter ASAP is always the best bet when there's a tornado warning out - no need to stick around and risk getting hurt 
. Anyways, glad Coombes made it through okay, that's just crazy! 
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. It just goes to show how unpredictable these weather events can be - you never know what's gonna happen next. Makes me super grateful for my own roof over my head