A man narrowly escaped a devastating tornado by taking refuge inside his pest control van in Little Rock, Arkansas.
According to the National Weather Service, an EF-3 tornado tore through Pulaski and Lonoke counties, with winds estimated at 165 mph. The twister left a trail of destruction and loss of life, claiming one person's life in North Little Rock and four others in Wynne.
In a shocking display of resilience, Cody Coombes rode out the storm inside his vehicle, providing an unprecedented glimpse into the harrowing experience of a tornado survivor. The footage, captured by CNN, shows Coombes' van being tossed about like a toy as the tornado rages on outside.
"It was like nothing I've ever experienced before," Coombes recounted in an interview. "I just huddled up and hoped for the best."
The EF-3 tornado was one of several to hit the region over the past week, leaving thousands without power or access to basic necessities.
The National Weather Service issued warnings for multiple counties in Arkansas and Missouri on Friday evening, warning residents of a potential tornado threat. Residents were advised to seek shelter immediately and stay away from windows.
While the storm has passed, many are left shaken by the sheer force of nature. Coombes' harrowing experience serves as a poignant reminder of the unpredictability of life and the importance of being prepared for any situation that may arise.
For more on this developing story, check out CNN's coverage at [link].
According to the National Weather Service, an EF-3 tornado tore through Pulaski and Lonoke counties, with winds estimated at 165 mph. The twister left a trail of destruction and loss of life, claiming one person's life in North Little Rock and four others in Wynne.
In a shocking display of resilience, Cody Coombes rode out the storm inside his vehicle, providing an unprecedented glimpse into the harrowing experience of a tornado survivor. The footage, captured by CNN, shows Coombes' van being tossed about like a toy as the tornado rages on outside.
"It was like nothing I've ever experienced before," Coombes recounted in an interview. "I just huddled up and hoped for the best."
The EF-3 tornado was one of several to hit the region over the past week, leaving thousands without power or access to basic necessities.
The National Weather Service issued warnings for multiple counties in Arkansas and Missouri on Friday evening, warning residents of a potential tornado threat. Residents were advised to seek shelter immediately and stay away from windows.
While the storm has passed, many are left shaken by the sheer force of nature. Coombes' harrowing experience serves as a poignant reminder of the unpredictability of life and the importance of being prepared for any situation that may arise.
For more on this developing story, check out CNN's coverage at [link].
. I mean, Cody Coombes' pest control van becoming a makeshift shelter is just wild 
. It's crazy to think he was literally riding out the storm like it was nothing 
. But at the same time, can you imagine being in his shoes (no pun intended)? One wrong move and that thing could've torn him apart 
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. It's a sobering reminder of how fast nature can turn on us 
. I hope the authorities are doing everything they can to help those affected by these tornadoes 
. And Cody Coombes? He might need some therapy after that experience 
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. The winds were crazy at 165 mph and it's insane he just huddled up and waited it out 
. It's a major wake-up call for all of us to be more prepared for natural disasters. Anyone got some good storm prep tips? 
Just watched this crazy video of Cody Coombes riding out an EF-3 tornado in his van 
#TornadoSurvivor #LittleRock #ResilienceMatters #WeatherWarning
. and worst part is there were other people killed by this tornado, so like what even is the point of being prepared when nature just can't be controlled 
. and now thousands are without power and basic necessities, so yeah no thanks to Mother Nature 
. And can we talk about how wild it must be to see your van being tossed around like a toy outside while you're safely inside 
. The fact that he just huddled up and hoped for the best is crazy, I would have freaked out lol! This storm has been intense, thousands without power or access... so glad everyone's safe 
. We need more people like Cody Coombes who can stay calm in the face of chaos 
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Cody Coombes is literally one lucky dude to have made it out alive like that! I mean, can you even imagine being in a tornado and having the sense of security of being inside a pest control van? 
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the guy was so calm and collected tho 
it's all about staying safe and hoping for the best 
. I mean, can you even imagine being stuck in a van like that? 165mph winds, dude... that's insane 
what's up with tornado warnings lately? Like, can't we just get a decent weather app that tells us if it's gonna rain or not?! This dude just happened to have his pest control van as shelter, I mean, that's just convenient. 
. Anyway, I'm just glad everyone is safe now