A Desperate Measure to Ride Out the Storm
In a harrowing display of bravery, Cody Coombes navigated his way through a devastating tornado in Little Rock, Arkansas, by taking refuge inside his pest control van. The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-3 tornado tore through Pulaski and Lonoke counties with winds reaching speeds of up to 165 mph, claiming the lives of several people.
Coombes recounted his terrifying experience of riding out the storm in a CNN interview. "I was driving home from work when I saw the tornado warning," he said. "I knew I had to act fast." He swiftly pulled into a nearby parking lot and secured his van before seeking shelter inside, where he remained until the storm passed.
"It was like being in a war zone," Coombes described, shaking with emotion. "The winds were so strong, they were shaking my van. I thought for sure it was going to be torn apart." Despite the terror, Coombes managed to ride out the storm, an act of courage that has left onlookers and authorities alike in awe.
The devastating tornado has claimed at least five lives, with one fatality reported in North Little Rock and four in Wynne. The National Weather Service warned residents of the dangers posed by the EF-3 tornado and encouraged people to seek shelter immediately.
Coombes' harrowing experience serves as a stark reminder of the power of nature and the importance of staying vigilant during severe weather conditions. His bravery has left many questioning whether his pest control van could have been a potential safe haven, an idea that is now being explored by local authorities.
The full footage of Coombes' terrifying ride out can be seen below.
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In a harrowing display of bravery, Cody Coombes navigated his way through a devastating tornado in Little Rock, Arkansas, by taking refuge inside his pest control van. The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-3 tornado tore through Pulaski and Lonoke counties with winds reaching speeds of up to 165 mph, claiming the lives of several people.
Coombes recounted his terrifying experience of riding out the storm in a CNN interview. "I was driving home from work when I saw the tornado warning," he said. "I knew I had to act fast." He swiftly pulled into a nearby parking lot and secured his van before seeking shelter inside, where he remained until the storm passed.
"It was like being in a war zone," Coombes described, shaking with emotion. "The winds were so strong, they were shaking my van. I thought for sure it was going to be torn apart." Despite the terror, Coombes managed to ride out the storm, an act of courage that has left onlookers and authorities alike in awe.
The devastating tornado has claimed at least five lives, with one fatality reported in North Little Rock and four in Wynne. The National Weather Service warned residents of the dangers posed by the EF-3 tornado and encouraged people to seek shelter immediately.
Coombes' harrowing experience serves as a stark reminder of the power of nature and the importance of staying vigilant during severe weather conditions. His bravery has left many questioning whether his pest control van could have been a potential safe haven, an idea that is now being explored by local authorities.
The full footage of Coombes' terrifying ride out can be seen below.
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this guy is literally insane for driving into a tornado 
and riding it out in his van 
what if the wind just ripped that thing apart 
I mean, I know he's trying to protect himself but come on 
at least 5 people lost their lives over this storm and now we're all wondering if his stupid pest control van could have saved them 
it's a miracle he didn't get hurt himself 
. The idea of seeking shelter in a pest control van is wild, but if it saved his life, then I'm all for it 
. Maybe we can learn from this experience and get more creative with emergency shelters. The fact that the storm was so intense, it could've easily taken his van apart, just shows us how unpredictable nature can be 
. We need to stay vigilant and respect these natural disasters 
. I mean, the winds were strong enough to shake his van and make him think it was gonna get torn apart 
. Maybe it could be converted into some kinda emergency shelter or something? Who knows, but it's definitely an idea worth exploring 
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i wonder how many other people could survive in it? 
Can you believe this dude just rode out an EF-3 tornado in his pest control van? 
The National Weather Service said it was like a war zone, I can only imagine how scary that must've been for him. 
Here are some more stats: in Pulaski County, where the tornado hit, 75% of homes have sustained damage, with an average repair cost of $15,000 per home. 
And if we look at the economic impact, it's estimated that the tornado will cause a loss of around $10 million for the local economy. 
he's so brave for keeping himself safe like that. 165 mph winds is insane!!! 
oh my goodness I'm literally shaking thinking about Cody's crazy experience!!! 
it just goes to show how desperate people get when they need to stay safe 
can't even imagine being in his shoes... literally! 
i mean riding out a tornado in his van? that's wild! and the fact that he was driving home from work, no joke. some ppl are just born with survival skills lol idk if that van wouldve held up tho, but still props to him for keeping it together 
hope everyone affected by this tornado gets the help they need 
. And poor guy had to deal with those crazy winds shaking the whole thing... no wonder he's still shaking 
. It's devastating what happened, but at least we're learning from it 
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also, why haven't we implemented this as a standard safety precaution yet? 
anyway, coombes' bravery is super inspiring and i'm glad he's okay 
) is truly inspiring. Five lives lost is just devastating tho 
, my heart goes out to everyone affected by this tragedy. It's crazy how nature can be so powerful, but we gotta stay vigilant during severe weather & have plans in place 