"A Desperate Bid for Survival: Man Rides Out Tornado in His Van"
In a harrowing display of human resilience, a man named Cody Coombes found himself riding out a devastating tornado in his pest control van. The EF-3 twister tore through Pulaski and Lonoke counties in Arkansas, leaving a trail of destruction and loss of life in its wake.
According to eyewitness accounts, the tornado made landfall with estimated peak winds of 165 miles per hour, causing widespread devastation and chaos. Coombes, who was inside his van at the time, described the experience as "terrifying" but also credited his vehicle's sturdy construction for keeping him safe from the worst of the storm.
The National Weather Service reported that one person lost their life in North Little Rock and four others were killed in Wynne. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed, with many homes and businesses left severely damaged or destroyed.
Coombes' harrowing experience serves as a stark reminder of the power of nature and the importance of taking safety precautions seriously during severe weather events. His bravery and quick thinking undoubtedly saved his life, and he has been hailed as a hero for his actions that day.
The footage of Coombes riding out the tornado in his van has left many viewers stunned and shaken, but also served as a powerful reminder of the importance of staying informed and prepared during severe weather events. As one can only imagine, it's an experience no one should have to endure, but Coombes' story serves as a testament to human resilience and determination.
Video footage of the tornado can be viewed below:
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In a harrowing display of human resilience, a man named Cody Coombes found himself riding out a devastating tornado in his pest control van. The EF-3 twister tore through Pulaski and Lonoke counties in Arkansas, leaving a trail of destruction and loss of life in its wake.
According to eyewitness accounts, the tornado made landfall with estimated peak winds of 165 miles per hour, causing widespread devastation and chaos. Coombes, who was inside his van at the time, described the experience as "terrifying" but also credited his vehicle's sturdy construction for keeping him safe from the worst of the storm.
The National Weather Service reported that one person lost their life in North Little Rock and four others were killed in Wynne. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed, with many homes and businesses left severely damaged or destroyed.
Coombes' harrowing experience serves as a stark reminder of the power of nature and the importance of taking safety precautions seriously during severe weather events. His bravery and quick thinking undoubtedly saved his life, and he has been hailed as a hero for his actions that day.
The footage of Coombes riding out the tornado in his van has left many viewers stunned and shaken, but also served as a powerful reminder of the importance of staying informed and prepared during severe weather events. As one can only imagine, it's an experience no one should have to endure, but Coombes' story serves as a testament to human resilience and determination.
Video footage of the tornado can be viewed below:
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but at least he made it through alive 
thank god for those safety features in his van though lol now im more scared than ever to go outside during a tornado 
anyway this whole thing is just wild i feel so bad for all those ppl who lost their homes and loved ones 
. And Coombes himself seems like a pretty level-headed guy for staying calm under all that chaos. I mean, can you imagine being in his shoes (no pun intended)? You gotta give the dude credit for keeping it together.
and four people lost their lives in that tornado? so sad 
what can we do to prepare for these kinds of situations tho? 
should we have emergency kits in our cars or something? 
Like, how did he not get hurt or killed?! 
for surviving that EF-3 twister! And can we talk about the footage? 
. I'm all for being prepared for severe weather events, but this takes it to a whole new level 
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. i'm glad he's okay though, that has to be one of the scariest things anyone can ever go through 
and honestly, it's crazy to think that if he hadn't had that sturdy vehicle, who knows what would've happened. anyway, just a reminder that safety first is always the way to go, especially during bad weather 
safety first, folks!
, that was super scary. Can we talk about how important it is to take weather warnings seriously and seek shelter when needed? Like, just because you got a sweet ride doesn't mean you're invincible 
. i guess you could say he's the real-life hero from 'road to perdition' where tom hanks drives around with the hitmen chasing him 
. anyway, gotta give it to coombes for staying safe and riding out the tornado in style 
. We should all take a page from Coombes' book and make sure we're prepared for those emergency situations... You never know when nature's gonna throw ya a curveball 