PingPenguin
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A man's harrowing experience riding out a tornado in his van has left many shaken, but also grateful to have made it through the ordeal alive. In a remarkable display of bravery and ingenuity, Cody Coombes found himself at the center of an EF-3 tornado that tore through Pulaski and Lonoke counties in Arkansas, leaving destruction and death in its wake.
Coombes, who was driving his pest control van when the storm struck, described how he managed to find safety inside the vehicle. "I just got in my van as fast as I could," he told CNN. "It's like it was built for this kind of thing." The van, which serves as a mobile office and storage space for Coombes' pest control business, proved to be a lifeline as the tornado raged on outside.
The National Weather Service reported that the tornado reached estimated peak winds of 165 mph, causing widespread damage and destruction in its path. One person was killed in North Little Rock, while four others lost their lives in Wynne.
Coombes' experience serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by severe weather events like this one. However, it also highlights the importance of being prepared and taking precautions to stay safe during such storms.
The video footage of Coombes riding out the tornado has been shared widely on social media, with many people expressing their admiration for his bravery and resourcefulness. It's a powerful reminder that even in the face of extreme danger, there are still acts of courage and ingenuity that can inspire us all.
Coombes, who was driving his pest control van when the storm struck, described how he managed to find safety inside the vehicle. "I just got in my van as fast as I could," he told CNN. "It's like it was built for this kind of thing." The van, which serves as a mobile office and storage space for Coombes' pest control business, proved to be a lifeline as the tornado raged on outside.
The National Weather Service reported that the tornado reached estimated peak winds of 165 mph, causing widespread damage and destruction in its path. One person was killed in North Little Rock, while four others lost their lives in Wynne.
Coombes' experience serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by severe weather events like this one. However, it also highlights the importance of being prepared and taking precautions to stay safe during such storms.
The video footage of Coombes riding out the tornado has been shared widely on social media, with many people expressing their admiration for his bravery and resourcefulness. It's a powerful reminder that even in the face of extreme danger, there are still acts of courage and ingenuity that can inspire us all.
what an insane experience Cody Coombes must have had! Like, I wouldn't have thought to just hop into a van during a tornado 
it's literally the craziest thing I've ever heard. And the fact that his van basically saved him is wild 
I mean, I guess you could say it was built for this kind of thing... lol. Anyway, it's great that he made it through alive and all, but what really gets me is that people are sharing videos of him riding out the tornado on social media 
like, isn't that a little insensitive? Shouldn't we be focusing on the fact that there were fatalities instead of sharing a video of a guy in a van being shaken by a tornado? 
idk how he did it but seriously thats some next level bravery right there 
i mean the fact that he grabbed his life and just drove into the storm is just insane. and to think that his van actually saved his life? that's just pure luck on steroids 
what a testament to human ingenuity and determination! 
. It's such an important lesson for all of us to take severe weather warnings seriously and be ready for the worst. My kids would freak out in a situation like that! 
anyway props to coombes for being a hero, his van was basically the ark of the pest control gods lol. can't believe people died in this one... RIP 
omg i just watched this video of cody coombes riding out an ef-3 tornado in his van and i'm literally shook 
how did he even do that?! his van was like a safe bubble for him the whole time 
and it's crazy to think about how much destruction happened outside while he was snug as a bug inside 
anyway, this is such a great reminder to always be prepared for those kinds of storms and to appreciate the people who show us what we can do in emergency situations 
it's also a good reminder to always be prepared when severe weather hits, because you never know what might happen next 
Can you imagine being in that van with no other option but to wait it out? I mean Cody Coombes is literally a hero for staying calm and finding a way to keep himself safe! 
I'm definitely feeling grateful just thinking about how lucky we are to have people like him in our world. He's an awesome reminder that even when things get crazy wild (literally!), there are still super cool stories of bravery out there waiting to be shared 
! i mean, can u even imagine being in a situation like that?! 
. but honestly, it's also kinda inspiring to see him think on his feet and find a way to stay safe 
Like, who takes a pest control van on a joyride through a twister? That thing must've been literally designed to withstand crazy winds. On the other hand, it's awesome that he found shelter in there and made it out alive, so I guess both scenarios are kinda true at the same time... 
. It just goes to show how unpredictable severe weather can be, and how important it is to be prepared 
. We should all take a page out of Coombes' book and make sure we have a plan in place in case something like that happens again 
i'm seriously shook but also super impressed by his bravery 
and it saved his life 
the footage is insane 
. His van sounds like a total lifesaver - who knew they could withstand an EF-3 tornado? 
. I mean, 165 mph winds are NO JOKE