Residents in China's Hunan Province were left reeling after a sudden weather change on April 3. Hailstones as big as eggs fell from the sky, accompanied by heavy rain and strong winds.

The hailstorm caused damage to the rooftops of homes and severe damage to car windows.

According to officials at the Jishou Meteorological Station, the hailstorm was a rare occurrence that the city has not seen in many years.

It lasted for around 20 minutes, and fortunately, there were no reports of injuries or casualties.

The exact extent of the damage is still being assessed.

The video was provided by local media with permission.

4月3日下午16时许，湖南吉首天气突然“变脸”，鸡蛋大冰雹从天而降，大的直径有6厘米左右，同时伴随着暴雨、大风。冰雹造成居民家的房顶被砸穿，汽车玻璃受损严重。据吉首气象台介绍，这是吉首多年难得一见的冰雹，整个过程持续时间约为20分钟左右，没有人员伤亡报告，具体损害在统计中。