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WEB EXTRA: Ashleigh Banfield rides through area under tornado warnings
We don't normally put our anchors in the middle of areas under tornado warnings. But Ashleigh Banfield, on her way back home with producer Melissa Morgenweck from reporting in Harrisburg, IL for "Early Start," found herself in the middle of one.
The CNN Weather team reported all morning that severe weather was expected throughout the Midwest and parts of the South today.
As Melissa drives towards St. Louis, MO, Ashleigh records the rough rain, hail and wind they had to drive through in the area under threat from tornadoes. They did make it through the storm safe and sound, as you'll see in the second video.
These videos show the danger of sudden tornado warnings, especially for folks on the road. Stay informed with the latest weather news and warnings at Weather.cnn.com.
Banfield riding through tornado warning
Ashleigh Banfield records her ride through an area under a tornado warning between Harrisburg,IL and St. Louis.
Banfield: Calm after the storm
Ashleigh can see blue skies after a ride through an area under a tornado warning between Harrisburg, IL and St. Louis.
Lyon family describes dramatic escape of grandparents from tornado in Harrisburg
David, Lydia and Chloe Lyons talk about how David's parents made it out of debris in the midst of a deadly tornado. Below, Lydia and Chloe take Ashleigh on a tour of the destroyed house.
Girls describe grandparents' escape
Lydia and Chloe Lyon take Ashleigh Banfield on a tour of their grandparents' Harrisburg house destroyed by the tornado.
Harrisburg Medical Center's Danny Lampley on staff scrambling to save patients in storm
Yesterday, Ashleigh posted the story of the Harrisburg Medical Center and how its staff scrambled to save patients as the tornado approached. This morning, she gets an update from Danny Lampley on the center's ability to help those injured in the storm.
Medical staff scrambles to save patients
Harrisburg Medical Center's Danny Lampley on the staff scramble during a deadly tornado to save patients.
Harrisburg medical center hit hard
Ashleigh Banfield reports on a medical center in Harrisburg, IL that suffered significant damage after a deadly tornado.
Resilient dog Roxy survives two tornadoes in one year
Ashleigh Banfield talks to Nick Lambert, whose dog Roxy survived two tornadoes in one year.
Harrisburg business owner: 'There's nothing left'
Southern FS Inc. owner Dan Evans talks about losing his business in Harrisburg, which has been open for 84 years.
Red Cross on helping Harrisburg residents recover
Red Cross representative Tammie Pech on the response efforts for residents in the devastated town in Illinois.
Web Extra: 'This used to be a mall' – Ashleigh Banfield tours devastation in Harrisburg, IL
This morning, Ashleigh Banfield reported live for "Early Start" in Harrisburg, IL, where the massive tornado that swept through town on Wednesday killed six and injured hundreds.
In this web extra, Ashleigh reports on a medical center hit hard by the storm. She also talks to Jim Kuhlmann, who helped pull an older man from debris after Wednesday's tornado. In the third video here, she tours an area where a strip mall once stood, and as of last night was reduced to rubble.
Harrisburg medical center hit hard
Ashleigh Banfield reports on a medical center in Harrisburg, IL that suffered significant damage after a deadly tornado.
Harrisburg rescuer pulls man from rubble
Ashleigh Banfield talks to Jim Kuhlmann, who helped pull an older man from debris after Wednesday's tornado.
'This used to be a strip mall'
CNN's Ashleigh Banfield is on the ground in Harrisburg, Illinois, describing the destruction from a massive tornado.
Branson, MO Mayor on storm destruction: 'We were fortunate'
Branson, MO Mayor Raeanne Presley tells Ashleigh Banfield on "Early Start" that Branson residents were 'fortunate' after deadly tornadoes tore through the Midwest. She also talks about coping with the aftermath and cleanup.
'The Daily Register' reporter says Harrisburg residents hopeful despite storm destruction
"The Daily Register" reporter Christy Stewart tells Ashleigh Banfield on Early Start that says Harrisburg, IL residents are hopeful despite extensive storm damage.
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