Morning Rain Doesn't Lift Muskego's Fireworks & Burning Ban

Muskego residents who may have gotten hopeful after seeing a rain shower this morning will be disappointed to hear the is still in effect.

That means residents are strictly prohibited from burning things like a brush pile, fire pits or campfires. In addition, police will be on the lookout for people lighting off fireworks for the Fourth of July, giving citations to anyone who is caught.

“We got about a few minutes of rain this morning, but the fire chief said it's going to take a lot more than that to make a difference," said Mayor Kathy Chiaverotti.

However, Muskego's on Tuesday night is still moving forward as planned, as the show will be set off from a barge floating on Little Muskego Lake. 

The Muskego weather outlook for the following days is:

Today

• Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 4 p.m. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Tonight

• Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 7 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Independence Day

• Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 20%.

Wednesday Night

• Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

Thursday

• Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

• Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph.

The 10-day forecast shows the greatest opportunity for rain coming on Sunday (40%), with cooler temps coming in around the weekend.