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Heat Advisories Cover Eastern Montana and Northern Wyoming as Severe Storms and Flood Watch Spread Across Central Montana

Forecasters say dangerous heat will linger in the East while scattered storms could bring damaging wind, hail and localized flooding in Montana.

Monsoon moisture is keeping the region warm and unsettled, with hail, damaging wind and heavy rain possible this afternoon and evening.

Temperatures stay in the 90s and low 100s while forecasters warn of a Level 1 severe weather risk across central Montana.

Officials say the westbound crash happened Monday night near mile marker 332 and may have involved a pickup.

Heat advisories remain in place across Montana and northern Wyoming as forecasters also warn of strong afternoon storms.

Authorities say the case remains open as multiple law enforcement agencies continue to follow leads.

Forecasters say gusty outflow winds, hail and heavy rain are the main concerns, with watches posted for parts of Montana.

Cooler temperatures and periods of steady rain will hit the valleys while heavy, wet snow builds in the higher elevations through Monday.

Authorities say the case connects two long-unsolved deaths in Missoula and follows renewed work on older evidence.

Cold case investigators say newer forensic methods connected Nickie Dean Gardiner to the killings of two elderly women in Missoula.