"Tornado Survivor Tries to Ride Out Storm in Pest Control Van"
In a harrowing display of determination, one man survived an EF-3 tornado by huddling inside his pest control van in Little Rock, Arkansas. The terrifying storm, which ripped through Pulaski and Lonoke counties, left at least five people dead.
According to eyewitnesses, Cody Coombes shielded himself from the violent winds within his vehicle, where he was able to weather the tempest until it passed. Miraculously, no injuries were reported among those who rode out the storm with him in the van.
Resident witnesses described the tornado as a "monster" that roared through the area at speeds of up to 165 miles per hour. Emergency services reported severe damage across the region and confirmed that one person lost their life in North Little Rock, while four others died in Wynne.
The National Weather Service has issued an official statement confirming the EF-3 tornado's impact on Pulaski and Lonoke counties, with authorities urging residents to remain vigilant and be prepared for further severe weather events.
As the nation continues to grapple with the aftermath of this devastating storm, one man's determination to survive is a testament to the strength of the human spirit.
In a harrowing display of determination, one man survived an EF-3 tornado by huddling inside his pest control van in Little Rock, Arkansas. The terrifying storm, which ripped through Pulaski and Lonoke counties, left at least five people dead.
According to eyewitnesses, Cody Coombes shielded himself from the violent winds within his vehicle, where he was able to weather the tempest until it passed. Miraculously, no injuries were reported among those who rode out the storm with him in the van.
Resident witnesses described the tornado as a "monster" that roared through the area at speeds of up to 165 miles per hour. Emergency services reported severe damage across the region and confirmed that one person lost their life in North Little Rock, while four others died in Wynne.
The National Weather Service has issued an official statement confirming the EF-3 tornado's impact on Pulaski and Lonoke counties, with authorities urging residents to remain vigilant and be prepared for further severe weather events.
As the nation continues to grapple with the aftermath of this devastating storm, one man's determination to survive is a testament to the strength of the human spirit.
. I was watching the live stream on my platform (of course!) and when I saw him huddled in his van, I was like "okay, this guy is for real". And no injuries? That's just a miracle right there 
. The fact that he shielded himself from those crazy winds and rode out the storm until it passed is just incredible. I know how scary tornadoes can be, but this guy took it to a whole new level 
. Can you imagine being in his shoes (or seat?) for real? 
No wonder emergency services are saying they need to prepare for more severe weather events – we've got some crazy weather forecasters out there 
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I feel for the people who lost their lives though, it's just heartbreaking. And that this happened right here in Little Rock, AR - I've been to Arkansas before, never thought I'd see a story like this though. Guess you never really know what Mother Nature has up her sleeve 
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. I mean, what were they thinking? Like, you can't just hunker down in a vehicle in a tornado! It's crazy how some people are more lucky than others when it comes to these storms. At least he was able to weather the storm, but can you imagine if that van wasn't as sturdy as it is supposed to be for pest control? 
The National Weather Service is being super clear about this EF-3 tornado, and I hope everyone in those counties is taking precautions seriously. We really need to be prepared for these kinds of events, especially with severe weather on the rise 
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. The fact that he wasn't even supposed to be driving at the time just adds to the story – talk about being prepared! 
. We're super lucky here in AR that we have people like him who know what to do in a crazy situation 
. And what's with the damage reports? Are people still without power or anything? Should we be prepared for more of this kinda stuff? 
She'd probably be like "back in my day we didn't need no fancy vans to survive a storm, we just used our wits and some good ol' fashioned common sense" 
anyway I guess it's good that nobody got hurt and all the emergency services did a great job responding to the situation 
i mean we need to stay safe and prepared for more storms but kudos 2 him 4 being so calm under pressure 
