Hailstorm covers neighborhoods in the western region of Uberlândia and causes trees to fall A heavy hailstorm hit several neighborhoods in Uberlândia on Friday night (12). Streets, sidewalks and roofs were covered in ice in different parts of the city. So far, residents have recorded hail in Jardim Canaã, Jardim Célia, Jardim Holanda and Jardim Europa, as well as other points in the West region. ✅ Click here and follow the g1 Triângulo profile on WhatsApp Videos and photos sent by residents show a large amount of ice accumulated on public roads, yards and vehicles. See the video above. Also according to the Fire Department, a tree fell on Rua Jota Ferreira, in Jardim Europa. The vehicle is on its way to the location. Residents reported hailstorms in the western region of the city Reproduction/Social Media Warning for dangerous storms The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) issued a storm warning with a severity level classified as "danger" for 13 cities in the Triângulo Mineiro and Alto Paranaíba. The warning is valid between 12pm and 11:59pm on Friday (12). According to the agency, rainfall of between 30 and 60 millimeters per hour or 50 to 100 millimeters is expected throughout the day, accompanied by intense winds that can vary between 60 and 100 km/h. There is also a possibility of hail. The cities included in the alert are: Long Water Araxa Campo Florido Campos Altos Conceição das Alagoas Border Fruity Ibiá Partridges Flatness Sacramento Tapira Uberaba According to Inmet, there is a risk of electricity cuts, falling trees, flooding and damage to plantations. Cold is expected to continue and rain remains scarce in the region Forecast indicates instability until Sunday In addition to the official warning for this Friday, a weather report prepared by geographer William Borges points out favorable conditions for the formation of storms in different areas of the Triângulo Mineiro and Alto Paranaíba between Friday (12) and Sunday (14). According to the regional bulletin, Friday should be marked by the formation of isolated storm cores during the afternoon and night, with the possibility of localized heavy rain and a low to moderate risk of hail. Saturday should be the highest risk of storms Saturday (13) presents the greatest potential for severe phenomena in the region, especially in Uberlândia. There is a moderate risk for organized storms, strong winds, localized hail and a high incidence of lightning. For Sunday (14), the tendency is for a gradual reduction in instabilities. Even so, isolated rain showers, electrical discharges and localized gusts of wind may occur. The areas with the greatest potential for recording the phenomena include the municipalities of Uberlândia, Araguari, Indianópolis, Tupaciguara, Monte Alegre de Minas, Prata, Ituiutaba, Santa Vitória, Campina Verde, Uberaba, Conceição das Alagoas, Frutal, Araxá, Patrocínio, Monte Carmelo, Patos de Minas and Serra do Salitre. Possibility of hail According to William Borges, meteorological indicators show favorable conditions for the isolated occurrence of hail, mainly in areas of Alto Paranaíba, in the north of the Triângulo Mineiro and in the area between Patrocínio, Monte Carmelo, Araguari and Uberlândia. The occurrence, however, must happen in a localized manner, a common characteristic of this type of phenomenon. The risk of hail decreases on Sunday, remaining only occasional. READ ALSO: Coldest day of the year makes Triângulo Mineiro record a minimum of 3.9 ºC; see where Cold front and isolated rain; Check the weather forecast for Uberlândia and the region Guidelines for the population In case of gusts of wind, Inmet recommends that the population does not take shelter under trees, due to the risk of falls and electrical shocks. It is also advisable to avoid parking vehicles near transmission towers and advertising signs. If possible, electrical appliances and the general power supply should be turned off during storms. More information can be obtained from the Civil Defense, by calling 199, and the Fire Department, by calling 193. Map shows how the country is in relation to rainfall. Art g1 VIDEOS: see everything about the Triângulo, Alto Paranaíba and Northwest of Minas