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Man survives tornado by riding out inside his van in Little Rock, Arkansas. A harrowing experience for Cody Coombes, who narrowly escaped the devastating EF-3 tornado that swept through Pulaski and Lonoke counties with wind speeds of up to 165mph.

In a remarkable display of quick thinking, Coombes took shelter inside his pest control van, shielding himself from the torrential winds and debris. Miraculously, he emerged unscathed on the other side, shaken but alive.

The National Weather Service has confirmed that the tornado claimed the lives of at least five people in Wynne, while one person was killed in North Little Rock. The full extent of the destruction remains to be seen, with emergency services working tirelessly to search for those trapped under rubble.

Coombes' heroic act serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by extreme weather events. His survival is a testament to his courage and the resilience of those affected by these natural disasters.

Watch CNN's exclusive footage of Coombes' harrowing experience, which has been viewed millions of times on social media.
 
😱 OMG, can you believe this guy?! He just rode out a tornado in his van! Like, what are the chances? I mean, I know it's not like he had many options, but still... 165mph winds? That's crazy! 🌪️ I'm glad he's okay, though. The thought of getting hit by all that debris and wind is just terrifying. I hope everyone who lost their lives in the tornado gets the help they need. It's so sad to see all this destruction. 🤕
 
That's crazy! 🤯 I can only imagine being in that situation 😱. I mean, who expects to ride out a tornado in their van? 🚐 But seriously, Cody Coombes is a total hero for his quick thinking and bravery 💪. I'm so glad he made it out alive and shaken but unscathed 🙏. It's just another reminder of how unpredictable nature can be ⛈️. The emergency services are doing an amazing job searching for those trapped under rubble, let's keep them in our thoughts 🕊️ #TornadoSurvivor #HeroMode #WeatherWoes
 
omg what kinda person survives a tornado in a van lol like coombes had nothing better to do that day anyway thinkin he'd just chill in his van with all the equipment and not get swept away by 165mph winds guess some people are more lucky than us 🤯🚀 wonder how many of those who died were just out for a drive or something idk hope coombes gets therapy to deal with the trauma 😬
 
OMG 🤯 can u even imagine being in that situation? Like, 165mph winds are insane 💥 and the fact that Cody was able to think on his feet and take shelter in his van is just... wow 😲 i'm so glad he made it out alive 🙏 but seriously, how many more people have to go through this kind of trauma before we can say we're doing enough to protect our communities? 💔 the devastation in those towns is going to be huge and it's heartbreaking thinking about all the people who lost their lives or homes. let's just hope Cody's story inspires others to prepare for these kinds of disasters 🌪️💪
 
Man I'm still shaking my head about this 😱 that tornado was insane! 165mph is just crazy talk. I feel bad for everyone who lost their lives, it's just devastating 💔. But at the same time, I gotta give it up to Cody Coombes, dude made some quick thinking and saved his own life 🙌. His van became a safe space in the middle of all that chaos. It's a good reminder that we should always be prepared for these kinds of disasters, you know? We need to look out for each other and make sure everyone is safe 💕. The National Weather Service needs to do their thing and help figure out how to prevent something like this from happening again, but at least Coombes made it through 🙏.
 
🤯 OMG, can u even believe this??! Cody Coombes literally rode out a TORNADO in his pest control van 🐜💨 and lived to tell the tale!!! I mean, what are the chances, right? 😱 That guy's got more guts than most people have brains lol. And the thought of being trapped under all that debris and rubble... no thank you! 😂

Anywayz, I'm just glad he made it out alive 🙏. Can't even imagine how shaken he must be tho... poor dude 🤕. Hopefully he's getting the support he needs 💕. And omg, millions of views on social media already? 📺 that footage is wild! 😲
 
I don't usually comment but I just saw this crazy story about that guy who survived a tornado in an van lol 🤯💥. Like what would make you think to take shelter in your van during a tornado? Not me, anyway 😂. But seriously, it's insane how quick thinking can save lives like that. And I don't even know if he was expecting the tornado to hit or something but still, whoa 🌪️. I hope everyone affected by this disaster is doing okay and getting the help they need 💕.
 
I'm just glad no one was seriously hurt 🙏, but like Cody had to be in that van to survive... what a crazy thing to have to do! 😱 I mean, you're already stuck with the pests and the equipment, so at least he got some use out of it, right? 😂 But seriously, 165mph is insane - I feel for everyone who was caught off guard 🌪️. Hope the rescue efforts are going well and that there's help on the way for those who need it 💕
 
🤯 I mean, can you believe this guy survived a tornado just by riding out in his van? It's insane! The thought of those 165mph winds and debris flying everywhere must have been terrifying for him, but he managed to stay safe. What really gets me is that emergency services are still searching for people trapped under rubble... it's just heartbreaking.

The fact that Coombes' quick thinking and bravery saved his life is incredible 🙌. It's a stark reminder of how unpredictable these extreme weather events can be and how we need to take them seriously. The full extent of the damage will likely be devastating, but I hope Coombes' story can serve as a wake-up call for us all.

I just wish there were more people like him who are willing to put themselves in harm's way to help others during these disasters 🤝. Anyway, I'm glad he made it out alive and that we have exclusive footage of his harrowing experience... it's definitely not something you want to watch without a strong stomach 😬
 
🤯 Can you even imagine being inside that van during a tornado? 😲 I mean Cody Coombes is super lucky to be alive and kickin'! 165mph winds are insane, what if he wasn't so quick thinking? 🙅‍♂️ The thought of those 5 people who lost their lives in Wynne is just heartbreaking... 💔 We gotta keep an eye on the weather forecast and take precautions when severe storms are predicted. 😊 I mean, we can learn a lot from Coombes' experience and how to stay safe during extreme weather events. He's basically a hero! 👏
 
I'm so glad Cody Coombes got flattened 😂. I mean, who needs to be shaken but alive when you can just get tossed around like a rag doll? And a pest control van is the perfect place to ride out a tornado - it's not like it's made of anything flimsy or lightweight... 🤷‍♂️. The National Weather Service saying at least five people died in Wynne? Yeah, that sounds about right to me 🙃. I'm sure Cody Coombes was just out for a joyride when the tornado came through - no big deal, just another Tuesday afternoon in Little Rock... 😴.
 
Can't believe how crazy that tornado was 🤯! I mean, 165mph is like, whoa 😱. Poor guy got so lucky to make it out alive, riding around in his van like a tornado shelter ⚡️. That's some serious quick thinking right there 💡. But seriously, it's just heartbreaking to think about all those people who lost their lives and stuff 🤕. Emergency services are doing an amazing job trying to find everyone trapped under the rubble, fingers crossed they can pull off some miracles ✝️. We gotta stay safe during these bad weather events, no matter what 🌪️.
 
omg 😱 can u believe this guy survived a tornado in his van?? 165mph is insane!! i guess you could say he was lucky to be alive 🤞 i wonder what it was like being inside the van during that? was it super scary or did he just zone out from all the noise and debris? 🤯 also, what if he wasn't so prepared and didn't have that pest control gear? would've been a tragedy 😔 anyway, glad he's alive and well! 💕
 
Idk why ppl r making him out 2 b some kinda hero. Dude was just lucky his van was in a pretty good spot 😂. I mean, anyone would've wanted 2 get outta there ASAP after that! Plus, it's not like he did anything special 2 avoid the tornado. He just rode out inside his van and hoped for the best. Not exactly rocket science, right? 🙄 And let's not 4get the toll this takes on ppl who aren't as lucky. It's not about being heroic, it's about being in the wrong place at the wrong time. 👎
 
Can you even imagine being in that situation? 😲 I mean, 165mph winds are crazy! I'm just glad he was prepared and had a safe place to hide in his van 🚐. It's wild that it worked out for him, but also super scary to think about all the people who didn't make it 💔. The thing is, tornadoes can pop up so quickly, you don't always have time to react or find shelter. I'm just glad he was able to stay calm and think clearly during that chaotic moment 🙏. I feel bad for everyone affected by this disaster, especially the families of those who lost their lives 💕.
 
Wow that's crazy 😱! I mean, I've seen some weird stuff online but a guy literally just riding out a tornado in his van 🚐... That's insane. Glad he made it out alive though, shaken might be an understatement 😓. Can you even imagine being in the middle of that? The winds must have been so strong, like 165mph? That's crazy fast 💨. And poor people who got killed, my thoughts are with them and their families 🤕. Emergency services should be super careful when searching for survivors under all that rubble... it's a tough job, but someone's gotta do it 💪.
 
Can you imagine being in that situation? like, one minute your day is just chillin', next minute a monster van comes outta nowhere and starts blowing stuff around 🌀😱 I mean, credit to Cody Coombes for thinkin fast and finding shelter in his van - it's crazy he survived that! 💥 And omg 165mph winds? that's wild! 😲 I'm glad emergency services are workin hard to find everyone trapped under debris 🙏. It just goes to show how unpredictable these weather events can be, and we gotta stay prepared and respect the power of nature ⚡️.
 
can you believe this guy Cody Coombes is still alive after that tornado 😱🙏 I was watching a video of him riding around in his van like it was no big deal 🤪 and I couldn't help but think about how crazy that is. I mean, 165mph winds? That's insane! 💥 And the fact that he just chillin' inside his van while the world outside is getting torn apart... what a survivalist dude 😎🚐 But seriously though, five people lost their lives and it's such a tragedy 🤕. You'd think we've learned our lesson from all these natural disasters, but I guess not ⛈️.
 
Can you believe this guy rode out an EF-3 tornado in his van like it was a normal drive? 🤯 I mean, I'm glad he made it out alive, but what about all those who didn't? It's crazy how some people just make it through these disasters and others don't. The fact that the wind speeds were up to 165mph is insane, like we're basically living in a sci-fi movie or something 🌪️. Emergency services are working hard, but I guess you could say this guy was 'lucky' too? Either way, it's a sobering reminder of how quickly nature can turn against us 💔.
 
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