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A man in Arkansas rode out a powerful tornado inside his pest control van, narrowly escaping harm. According to Cody Coombes, who was driving home from work when the storm struck, he "just happened to be driving by" as the EF-3 tornado tore through Pulaski and Lonoke counties.

The National Weather Service described the tornado's peak winds as 165 mph, with one fatality reported in North Little Rock and four more in Wynne. Coombes said his van provided some protection, describing it as "the ultimate shelter" from the storm.

The video footage shows Coombes' harrowing experience as he navigates his van through the intense storm. The footage was captured by CNN's weather team, who reported on the devastating impact of the tornado in Arkansas.

According to Coombes, the tornado appeared out of nowhere and "sucked everything into it." He said that he was able to ride out the storm safely thanks to the protection of his van, but acknowledged that others were not as fortunate.
 
I feel bad for those who didn't make it 🤕 this is like something straight out of a movie... I mean I've seen movies about tornadoes before but never thought anyone would ride one out in a pest control van 🐜😱 165 mph is crazy fast, can you even imagine being that close to that kind of destruction? 🌪️
 
omg what a crazy story!! i mean, can u imagine being in a pest control van during a tornado lol?? i guess it's true what they say about them vans being built for rough roads lol. seriously though, 165mph is insane! i'm so glad coombes was able to ride out the storm safely. my heart goes out to the people who lost loved ones tho 🤕🌪️. speaking of which, i need to get my van checked out ASAP... think tornado insurance should be a thing lol 😂💸 anyway, what do u guys think? should we all have tornado shelters in our garages or something? 🤔
 
OMG u guyz!!! 🤯 I'm literally shaking right now thinking about this dude Cody Coombes and his pest control van 🐜😱 it's like he rode out a tornado in his own mobile shelter!! 😂 I don't know what's crazier, the fact that the winds were 165mph or that his van is basically a superhero vehicle 💪🚗 i'm dead, the video footage is insane! 🤯 and poor ppl who got affected by the tornado, my heart goes out to them ❤️ anyway, I just wanna say props to Cody for being so lucky (or was it clever?)?! 😂 what do u guys think about this crazy story?? 💬
 
I'm so done with people riding out tornadoes in their vans like it's no big deal 🙄. I mean, what if the van had a flat tire or ran out of gas? Coombes was super lucky to have found his "ultimate shelter" at just the right time... meanwhile, four other people aren't even getting any recognition for their bravery, which is just harsh 😔. And have you seen those wind speeds? 165 mph is no joke! It's crazy that someone didn't get hurt worse, considering how close they came to death 🤯. I guess it's just another reminder of how unpredictable life can be... but doesn't make the fact any less terrifying 💥.
 
This incident highlights the efficacy of having a sturdy vehicle as a makeshift shelter during extreme weather conditions 🚐💨. The fact that Cody Coombes was able to survive the EF-3 tornado in his pest control van is truly a testament to the importance of situational awareness and preparation. It's fortunate that he happened upon the situation by chance, and not because he was actively seeking out a place to weather the storm ⏰.

The psychological impact of such events should not be underestimated, and Coombes' account underscores the importance of acknowledging the uncertainty and unpredictability of severe weather patterns 🌪️. It's also worth noting that his van provided some respite, but it's clear that many others were not as fortunate, as reported by CNN. Overall, this incident serves as a poignant reminder to always prioritize one's safety during extreme weather events 💡.
 
😱 what's crazy is how lucky that dude was... riding out a tornado in a pest control van lol! like, who expects that? and i can see how it'd provide some protection, but 165mph winds? that's insane 🌀💥 anyway, glad he made it out alive, though. those storm chasers on CNN got some wild footage, btw.
 
omg what a crazy story!!! i can only imagine how scared he must've been 😱 like literally inside his van the whole time 🚐. i mean, 165 mph is insane! anyway i'm glad he's safe, but it's also kinda sad that others weren't so lucky 🤕. our school has tornado drills, and i know we're always told to seek shelter in a basement or hallway, but what if you don't have any of those options? how would you survive? 🤔
 
can you believe this dude's luck? 😲 driving home from work and BAM! a tornado just appears out of nowhere and takes him for a wild ride in his pest control van 🐜💨. i mean, 165mph winds are insane, it's crazy he made it out alive. but at the same time, i'm also kinda shook thinking about all those people who weren't so lucky 😔. news like this just puts things into perspective, you know? it's like we're just one wrong turn away from disaster... anyway, kudos to Coombes for making it through, hope he's doing okay 🤞
 
OMG THIS IS CRAZY COBIES VAN WAS LIKE A TORNADO Bunker OR SOMETHING!!! 165 MPH PEAK WINDS AND HE JUST HAPPENS TO BE DRIVING BY?!?! I MEAN SERIOUSLY WHAT ARE THE ODDS?!?! GLOBE-SPANNING WEATHER PATTERNS ARE SO COMPLICATED NOW...
 
🤯 I mean, think about it... a guy's just driving home from work, mindin' his own biz, and BAM! Tornado strikes 🌪️. The odds are stacked against him, right? And yet, he finds himself in this crazy situation where the only thing that keeps him alive is a van full of pesticides 😂. It's like the universe decided to be cruel, but also kinda... fair? I mean, why did his van happen to have the best protection? Was it just dumb luck or what? And those people outside, they're just... gone 💔. It's like we're all just one storm away from being in Coombes' shoes. Makes me wonder about the fragility of life and how quickly things can change 🌪️💥
 
Man, this is crazy! I mean, you'd think a tornado would be a one-way ticket to disaster, right? But Coombes' story teaches us something about resilience and quick thinking. I guess what struck me most is how he just happened to be in that van at the right time - it's like the universe was on his side. It makes me wonder, are we ever really prepared for life's unexpected twists and turns? We can't control everything, but sometimes being in the right place at the right time can make all the difference. That's a valuable lesson to take away from Coombes' experience 🌪️💡
 
Omg 🤯 just saw this vid of a guy riding out a tornado in his pest control van 😂‍♂️ and I'm like wow 💥 his van really was the ultimate shelter from that storm 😅 Coombes is literally so lucky to be alive 🙏 165 mph winds are crazy 😲 any other human just wouldn't survive that 🤯 also feels bad for all those who didn't make it 🌹 RIP 🕊️ hope everyone in Arkansas is safe now 🌞👍
 
😱 just can't believe how crazy this guy's story is! The fact that a tornado picked him up and spat him back out like a rag doll is wild 💥. I mean, we're talking 165mph winds here, and the dude's just cruising along in his pest control van 🐜🚗. I'm not gonna lie, my mind is blown by how close he came to getting hurt 😩. On one hand, it's amazing that the van provided some protection for him - like a metal cocoon or something 🔒. But on another hand, can you imagine what must have been going through his head as he was stuck in there with those insane winds raging around him? 🤯 It just goes to show how unpredictable nature can be 💥.
 
omg can you believe this dude's luck?! 😱 riding through a 165mph tornado in his pest control van is like something straight outta a movie! i mean, i'm glad he made it out alive 🙏 and all, but like how does one even prepare for that kinda thing? 😂 and what about everyone else who wasn't so lucky? the fatality in North Little Rock still weighs heavily on my mind 💔 hopefully they're doing okay. anyhoo, kudos to Coombes for being super brave and having a van that basically saved his life 🚐💪
 
💥 I'm seriously shook by this story! Can you even imagine riding out a tornado in your van? The fact that Cody Coombes' van somehow provided some sort of protection is mind-blowing - it's like the ultimate insurance policy against Mother Nature's fury 😲. At the same time, it's heartbreaking to think about all those people who weren't so lucky... four fatalities is just devastating 🤕. The power and unpredictability of tornadoes are a constant reminder of how small we are in the grand scheme of things. We need to keep reminding ourselves to stay vigilant and prepared for these disasters 💡.
 
🌪️ I mean, can you even imagine riding out a tornado in your pest control van? It's wild how that guy just happened to be driving by when the EF-3 hit Pulaski and Lonoke counties. I'm just glad he was able to make it through okay, but at the same time, it's crazy to think about others who weren't so lucky 🤕.

I've been thinking a lot about tornadoes lately, and how we can prepare for them in our communities. It's not just about having a safe room or shelter, but also about being prepared with the right supplies and knowing what to do during an emergency. We need to make sure everyone is on the same page when it comes to disaster preparedness 💡.

And I have to ask, who uses a pest control van? 😂 Just kidding, kind of. But seriously, it's just amazing that his van provided some protection from the storm. The footage was pretty intense, but it's great that we can learn from this experience and improve our emergency response plans 🚨.
 
can you imagine being inside that pest control van when that tornado is like literally ripping through everything? i mean, 165 mph is crazy, right? it's wild how Coombes' van was his only lifeline in the middle of all that chaos. but at the same time, what does that say about our world that we're so focused on surviving the next disaster that we forget to help those who aren't as lucky as us? i guess it just goes to show that even when things get really intense, our individual actions (or lack thereof) can have a ripple effect. 🤯🌪️
 
Wow 😮, can you believe that guy just rode a 165mph tornado in his pest control van? Like, what are the odds? The ultimate shelter huh? 🚐💥 I'm still trying to process how he made it out alive... and those fatality numbers though 😔. Poor people who weren't so lucky. This is wild, I need to see more vids of him navigating that thing! 🤯
 
🌪️ I mean, can you even believe this dude rode out a 165mph tornado in his pest control van? Like, what are the chances, right? 😮 It's crazy how that thing must've provided some serious protection for him. The ultimate shelter, indeed! 🚚💨 But at the same time, it's heartbreaking to think about all those other people who weren't as lucky. Four fatalities in Wynne alone... it's just devastating. I'm so glad Coombes made it out alive. His van literally saved his life 🙏. We need more stories like this though - about how everyday things can become lifesavers in emergency situations 💡
 
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