In Pau dos Ferros, a strong storm accompanied by heavy rain, powerful winds, lightning, and thunder caused widespread disruptions on Tuesday evening (17th). The rainfall, which began around 5:30 PM, led to multiple incidents across the city within a short timeframe, as reported by the civil defense. At least 15 trees collapsed in various neighborhoods, with one falling and injuring a man who required medical assistance but is in stable condition. Local residents captured footage demonstrating the storm's impact, revealing that part of the roof of a gas station was torn away, and the coverings of a supermarket’s parking lot were compromised. Additionally, the roof of the State University of Rio Grande do Norte's campus was damaged. Streets in the city center experienced flooding, with water seeping through the ceilings of public buildings like the Central do Cidadão. The implications of this severe weather highlight the vulnerability of infrastructure in the area to extreme weather events, raising concerns about future preparedness and response strategies. The local government's ability to manage and mitigate such disasters will be crucial in ensuring community resilience going forward.