A man's narrow escape from a devastating tornado in Little Rock, Arkansas, has left onlookers stunned. Cody Coombes, a resident of the city, found himself in the middle of the storm when an EF-3 tornado tore through Pulaski and Lonoke counties.
According to eyewitness accounts, the tornado brought with it winds of up to 165 miles per hour, leveling entire neighborhoods and claiming multiple lives. In one particularly harrowing instance, a person lost their life in North Little Rock, while four others perished in Wynne.
Meanwhile, Coombes was riding out the storm from the comfort of his pest control van. The vehicle, which has become an unlikely safe haven for the man, provided him with some much-needed respite during the intense tornado.
The National Weather Service reported that the EF-3 tornado lasted for approximately 30 minutes, causing widespread destruction and chaos in its wake. Fortunately for Coombes, his van proved to be a sturdy refuge from the turbulent weather.
Despite the trauma of experiencing such a terrifying event, Coombes has chosen not to speak publicly about the incident. However, the footage of him riding out the tornado in his van has captured the attention of many viewers worldwide, leaving them to ponder the serendipity that saved his life on that fateful day.
The video has been shared widely across social media platforms, with many praising Coombes' bravery and luck for surviving the ordeal. For others, it serves as a sobering reminder of the unpredictable nature of severe weather events and the importance of staying safe during extreme conditions.
According to eyewitness accounts, the tornado brought with it winds of up to 165 miles per hour, leveling entire neighborhoods and claiming multiple lives. In one particularly harrowing instance, a person lost their life in North Little Rock, while four others perished in Wynne.
Meanwhile, Coombes was riding out the storm from the comfort of his pest control van. The vehicle, which has become an unlikely safe haven for the man, provided him with some much-needed respite during the intense tornado.
The National Weather Service reported that the EF-3 tornado lasted for approximately 30 minutes, causing widespread destruction and chaos in its wake. Fortunately for Coombes, his van proved to be a sturdy refuge from the turbulent weather.
Despite the trauma of experiencing such a terrifying event, Coombes has chosen not to speak publicly about the incident. However, the footage of him riding out the tornado in his van has captured the attention of many viewers worldwide, leaving them to ponder the serendipity that saved his life on that fateful day.
The video has been shared widely across social media platforms, with many praising Coombes' bravery and luck for surviving the ordeal. For others, it serves as a sobering reminder of the unpredictable nature of severe weather events and the importance of staying safe during extreme conditions.
can you believe this guy's lucky? he's literally riding out a tornado in his van and comes out alive! I mean, what are the chances, right? it's crazy to think about how one small thing (like his van) could be the difference between life and death. but at the same time, it's also kinda weird that people think he's brave for surviving or whatever... like, I get it, it's impressive, but I don't know if I'd want to be in a situation where my only hope is riding out a tornado in my van. anyway, glad he made it out okay 
Cody Coombes is literally one lucky dude, I mean, who needs a storm shelter when you've got a pest control van? 
It sounds like some pretty convenient luck to me. Did he just happen to be driving around with a tornado-proof vehicle or was this some pre-planned thing? 
Also, how many people were in the van with him? I want to know more about what happened before and after the storm.
Maybe it was longer or shorter depending on the location? The National Weather Service should give us some clarification on this.
We need more information, folks! 
this is just wild, can you even imagine being in a tornado & having a van be ur safest place?! 
i'm so grateful no one else was hurt besides that one person in North Little Rock 
. it's crazy how Coombes just happened to have a sturdy van as his escape vehicle... it's like the universe had his back 
. and honestly, 165 miles per hour is insane, i don't think any human can even handle that kind of wind & debris 
. what do u guys think? how would you react if u were in his shoes?! 
And yeah, it's definitely a sobering reminder of how unpredictable severe weather can be. Poor guy who lost his life in North Little Rock, though. That's just devastating. Anyway, I'm glad Coombes is okay and that we got to see this crazy story unfold online! 
) and that the footage is raising awareness about severe weather and how important it is to stay safe during those kinds of events! 
. And that van has got to be one sturdy ride 
! Guess you could say it's become an unlikely superhero sidekick for Coombes 
.
It's like the universe decided to save his butt on that day. And honestly, I'd be freaking out if I was in his shoes (no pun intended 
). But you know what really gets me? That he's not talking about it publicly. Like, isn't this his chance to share some positivity and inspire others? 
and i gotta say, i'm shook! 165mph winds are insane 
. I'm all for the sympathy and praise he's getting on social media, but at the same time, it's wild to think about how his life could've taken a completely different turn if that van hadn't been there 
. On the other hand, it's also kinda scary thinking about what would've happened if the storm had torn through a building or a home instead of just a van... 
! I think what's even more amazing is how calm and collected he seems in the video. Did you see him driving around like nothing was wrong? 
But still, the video is kinda wild and stuff... like, I get why people are sharing it, but at the same time, it's also kinda morbid or something. Ugh, my brain just can't make up its mind 
.