NORMAN, OKLAHOMA (WENY)--   Many in the South and Central Plains are bracing for a dangerous severe weather outbreak tonight as the National Weather Service placed parts of the region on a rare high risk. 

‘’ It’s about once every ten years you get a set up like this . Naturally, as you know, just because you have the set up for something does not mean everything is going to be guaranteed to happen. However, all the ingredients are in place and we are waiting for everything to come together to see what happens,’’ said Mark Fox- Lead Meteorologist at National Weather Service in Norman.

The expectation of the severe weather prompted early closures at the University of Oklahoma.

''We are not expecting as many storms as last week, but the storms that do form are likely to be supercells- meaning rotating storms with the potential of dropping numerous tornadoes and large hail.  This is likely to be one of the higher end days that comes around every 10 years or so,'' said Mark Fox. 

The Storm Prediction Center has placed parts of Kansas and Oklahoma at a 'rare' level five- the highest risk for widespread storms. 

'' Our tornado threat goes up after the sun sets. It is going to be a long night for sure,'' said Mark Fox. 

A set up like this means that conditions are very favorable. To get supercell thunderstorms, you need moisture, wind shear to help with rotation, instability and lift for air to rise. 

Mark Fox said that the threat for their area should end by dawn. However, tomorrow will be a busy day surveying and cleaning up.