Severe Storms Strike Montana, Colorado, Carolinas

Severe storms have struck Montana, Colorado, and the Carolinas, bringing damaging winds, large hail, and multiple tornado warnings. Billings, Montana, saw winds up to 80 mph and 1.5-inch hail, causing property damage, power outages, and ongoing assessments of agricultural losses. In Colorado, towns like Milliken experienced tennis-ball-sized hail and vehicle damage, with forecasts warning of a second round of storms featuring teacup-sized hail and 80 mph winds along the Front Range and Eastern Plains. Multiple tornado warnings were issued for Woodland Park and El Paso County, where further severe weather was expected through Tuesday evening. The Carolinas were hit by thunderstorms with marble-sized hail and 40 mph gusts, though impacts were less severe than in the West. Authorities continue to urge residents to heed weather warnings and take necessary precautions.