Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0723 PM CDT Fri May 01 2026 Valid 020100Z - 021200Z ...THERE IS A MARGINAL RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE CENTRAL GULF COAST... ...SUMMARY... Thunderstorms with isolated severe wind gusts will be possible this evening into tonight along the central Gulf Coast. ...Discussion... Thunderstorm activity will continue across portions of the central Gulf Coast this evening. While the more favorably unstable air mass remains mostly offshore, occasional strong cells/clusters may track inland with potential for damaging winds as large scale ascent increasing through the evening/overnight period. Closer to the front offshore, a few transient supercells and a tornado may be possible. Overall, the threat inland remains isolated and a Marginal risk was maintained this evening to account for this potential. ..Thornton.. 05/02/2026Read more