SUMMARY: Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred reinstated Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson, making them eligible for the Hall of Fame. Rose’s permanent ban, lifted after his death, was part of a broader policy change, with bans now expiring upon death. Jackson, banned for his role in the 1919 Black Sox scandal, was also reinstated. Both are now eligible for Hall of Fame consideration under the “Classic Baseball Era” category starting in 2027. Rose, a 17-time All-Star, holds multiple MLB records. Rose’s supporters, including President Trump, have advocated for his reinstatement, though it remains unclear if a presidential pardon would affect his eligibility.

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SUMMARY: The morning forecast for Tuesday, May 13th, predicts mostly clear skies with a slight rise in temperatures throughout the day, reaching the upper 80s. There’s patchy fog in some areas, but it’s expected to improve. The weather will remain calm with light winds and moderate humidity. The region will experience warmer conditions with temperatures in the lower 90s by Wednesday. Humidity levels will keep heat index values in the mid-90s. A cold front could bring showers and thunderstorms by Thursday, continuing into Friday and Saturday. Temperatures will stay hot, hovering around 90°F through the weekend.

Skies have cleared overnight, and showers have dissipated over parts of the Mississippi River valley. We will see plenty of sunshine today as the upper-level low moves off to the east. Winds will return out of the south and combined with sunshine will push the temperatures into the upper 80’s near 90. Our next frontal system will arrive later on Friday where we could see our next best chances for showers and thunderstorms. Storms could linger into early Saturday.

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SUMMARY: Temperatures in the 90s are returning by the end of the week, with the first 90° at MSY expected around May 15th, right on schedule. After a cool weekend, the weather is warming up with highs reaching the upper 80s and potentially hitting 90°. Humidity is set to rise, making it feel like the upper 90s at times. The weather will be mostly sunny with a few passing clouds, and there are no significant rain chances due to an upper ridge in place. A long stretch of warm weather is expected through next week, with no major disturbances in sight.

Temps and humidity are on the rise all week

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