A man in Arkansas rode out a devastating tornado by hiding inside his pest control van. The National Weather Service reported that the EF-3 tornado brought sustained winds of 165 miles per hour, causing catastrophic destruction and claiming lives.
Cody Coombes, who remained unharmed, recounted his terrifying experience to CNN. He said he was driving back to Little Rock from a trip when the tornado struck. With no other option but to seek shelter, Coombes dove into his van, which proved to be a lifesaver.
As the storm raged on outside, Coombes waited it out in his van, grateful to have made it through one of the most intense tornadoes of the year. "It was like being in a war zone," he said. "The wind was so loud, I couldn't hear anything else."
Coombes' experience highlights the importance of seeking shelter during severe weather events. His quick thinking and resourcefulness helped him survive what could have been a deadly situation.
The EF-3 tornado that swept through Pulaski and Lonoke counties on April 2nd brought widespread destruction and claimed at least one life in North Little Rock, with four more fatalities reported in Wynne. The National Weather Service described the storm as "extremely hazardous" and urged residents to take immediate action to protect themselves.
Coombes' harrowing tale serves as a reminder of the devastating power of tornadoes and the importance of staying informed about severe weather conditions.
Cody Coombes, who remained unharmed, recounted his terrifying experience to CNN. He said he was driving back to Little Rock from a trip when the tornado struck. With no other option but to seek shelter, Coombes dove into his van, which proved to be a lifesaver.
As the storm raged on outside, Coombes waited it out in his van, grateful to have made it through one of the most intense tornadoes of the year. "It was like being in a war zone," he said. "The wind was so loud, I couldn't hear anything else."
Coombes' experience highlights the importance of seeking shelter during severe weather events. His quick thinking and resourcefulness helped him survive what could have been a deadly situation.
The EF-3 tornado that swept through Pulaski and Lonoke counties on April 2nd brought widespread destruction and claimed at least one life in North Little Rock, with four more fatalities reported in Wynne. The National Weather Service described the storm as "extremely hazardous" and urged residents to take immediate action to protect themselves.
Coombes' harrowing tale serves as a reminder of the devastating power of tornadoes and the importance of staying informed about severe weather conditions.
I mean Cody Coombes was literally driving down the road when his van just became his safe haven 
, it's wild how that little guy managed to not get hurt. 165 miles per hour is insane, like whoa 
! It's so great that he was able to stay calm and think on his feet, I don't know what I would've done in that situation 
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. The weather can be so unpredictable, it's crazy how quickly things can change 
. We're all lucky to have folks like Cody who can make split-second decisions and keep themselves safe 
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i'm not even kidding cody coombes is a total hero he's like, literally saved his own life and all. 165 miles per hour? that's wild! i hope those people in north little rock are okay tho 
. But seriously, can we talk about how sketchy it is that he happened to have his pest control van parked in a safe spot? Was that like fate or something? 
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, i mean who else is gonna think to hide in their pest control van during a tornado lol. he's lucky to have made it out alive, i don't know how he did it but that van saved his life for sure. the thing is, tornadoes are super unpredictable and you never know when one's gonna hit, so i think we should all be prepared and know what to do in case of an emergency. coombes' story might seem crazy but it's a good reminder to always stay alert and take severe weather seriously 
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