The holiday weekend ended with a welcome stretch of warmer, sunnier weather, offering an optimistic start to July. As temperatures rise, meteorologists are forecasting continued sunshine for the week ahead, making it a promising period for outdoor activities.

Southeast Wisconsin residents can look forward to a warmer workweek. After morning fog clears, sunshine and highs in the 70s will brighten days along the lake. This forecast promises a dry and mildly warm spell.

Warmer weather is on the way, according to meteorologist Jacqueline Thomas, but Hurricane Erin may stir up the coast. While inland temperatures rise, coastal communities are urged to stay alert for potential storm effects.