Kelley Reeves Athletic Complex stopping vaccinations early due to weather

AUSTIN, Texas - Vaccination operations at the Kelley Reeves Athletic Complex will be shut down at 1 p.m. today, or earlier, due to the slight risk of severe storms in the area.

Officials say that all Thursday appointments are being moved to Monday.

"Due to impending unsafe weather conditions, we are moving today's 1p-8p appointments to the exact same time Monday, April 19th," Family Hospital Systems explained in a Facebook post. "For example, if your appointment today is at 5:45 pm, your appointment will be moved to Monday at 5:45 pm."

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A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the Hill Country until 3 pm, according to Zack Shields. The Storm Prediction Center also has areas from Austin to parts of the Hill Country under a slight risk of severe storms.

Large hail is the main threat with the storms followed by lightning and brief strong winds. 

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