Man Rides Out Tornado Inside Van in Breathtaking Footage
A harrowing scene has emerged of a man who rode out a devastating tornado inside his van in Little Rock, Arkansas. The incredible footage shows Cody Coombes huddled inside the pest control van as the EF-3 tornado tore through Pulaski and Lonoke counties, causing widespread destruction.
According to reports, an estimated 165 mph winds were recorded at the peak of the storm, which claimed one life in North Little Rock and four more in Wynne. The National Weather Service warned residents to seek shelter immediately, but Coombes took a different approach – riding out the storm in his trusty van.
The footage obtained by CNN shows Coombes calmly navigating through the chaos as the tornado rages on outside. Witnesses described the scene as terrifying, with some reporting hearing the sound of debris hitting the van and seeing objects flying around it.
Despite the turbulent conditions, Coombes managed to capture a harrowing video of his ordeal, which has left many stunned by its sheer bravery and serenity. As the tornado subsides, Coombes emerges from the van, shaken but unharmed.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by severe weather events, and highlights the importance of emergency preparedness and timely warnings. The footage of Coombes riding out the storm in his van is an unforgettable testament to human resilience and determination.
A harrowing scene has emerged of a man who rode out a devastating tornado inside his van in Little Rock, Arkansas. The incredible footage shows Cody Coombes huddled inside the pest control van as the EF-3 tornado tore through Pulaski and Lonoke counties, causing widespread destruction.
According to reports, an estimated 165 mph winds were recorded at the peak of the storm, which claimed one life in North Little Rock and four more in Wynne. The National Weather Service warned residents to seek shelter immediately, but Coombes took a different approach – riding out the storm in his trusty van.
The footage obtained by CNN shows Coombes calmly navigating through the chaos as the tornado rages on outside. Witnesses described the scene as terrifying, with some reporting hearing the sound of debris hitting the van and seeing objects flying around it.
Despite the turbulent conditions, Coombes managed to capture a harrowing video of his ordeal, which has left many stunned by its sheer bravery and serenity. As the tornado subsides, Coombes emerges from the van, shaken but unharmed.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by severe weather events, and highlights the importance of emergency preparedness and timely warnings. The footage of Coombes riding out the storm in his van is an unforgettable testament to human resilience and determination.
I mean, I guess that's what they call 'luck' right? It's crazy how someone could remain so calm amidst all that chaos. The footage is wild, but at the same time, it's also super scary to watch. Like, you're literally feeling the storm raging outside while this guy is just chillin' in his van 
. What are the chances of something like this happening? And on top of that, he managed to get some insane footage out of it... what a mix of emotions, right? 
what if the tornado was just a distraction from something else going on in that area? what if it was a test of his skills or a chance for him to collect some crazy footage for his pest control vids 
i mean, who needs weather warnings when you've got a van and a sense of adventure right? 
I wish we had better weather forecasting so people can prepare and get to safety faster. But at the same time, it's cool that Cody was calm and brave in such a situation. 
i mean imagine being in the midst of all that chaos and having no other option than to just ride out the storm, no shelter, no nothing. and to capture a video of it too? that's just wild 
and the footage is insane i love how calm he is despite the tornado raging on outside 
it's like he's riding a tornado wave 
what a wild ride and i'm so grateful no one else was with him 
this is def a reminder to always take severe weather warnings seriously & be prepared 
Cody Coombes is literally the real MVP 
anyway i just hope he's okay now and that everyone in his area got through it without too much damage 
. i don't know about the others saying he should be a hero or anything, but yeah, dude's just plain cool for doing what most people woulda freaked out over 
how did he even think it was a good idea to ride out a tornado in a van tho? 
i would've been totally freaking out back there... but at the same time, like, kudos to him for being so calm and stuff 
The footage is crazy, no doubt about it, but I'm just glad he's okay. But what if someone else wasn't so lucky? It's always a reminder to check those weather forecasts and be prepared for the worst. The van itself is probably ruined now, lol.
. Anyways, credit to Coombes for being all calm and stuff while it's getting destroyed outside him... 
I mean, can you believe that dude just chillin' in his van while a tornado is tearing through outside? 
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