Thunderstorm Symbol
☈ is the thunderstorm symbol, used to represent storms, weather, and warnings in text.
U+2608
The ☈ symbol (Unicode U+2608) is a compact way to show a thunderstorm. It’s useful when you need a quick weather cue without typing extra words. Use the copy options below to paste it in websites, apps, or documents.
Thunderstorm Symbol Meaning
The ☈ character is officially named “THUNDERSTORM” (Unicode U+2608). In everyday use, it typically conveys stormy weather, thunder, and unsettled conditions. People use it in weather updates, alerts, and UI labels to make information scannable at a glance. It can also add an atmospheric touch in writing—such as highlighting tense or dramatic scenes. While it’s mostly understood as a weather symbol, it may be styled or combined with other icons to indicate specific situations like lightning risk, outdoor interruptions, or travel advisories.
Common uses
- •Weather app labels and notifications for thunderstorm alerts
- •Event or schedule messaging (e.g., outdoor plans affected by storms)
- •UI indicators for hazardous conditions in dashboards and monitoring tools
- •Social media posts to quickly express stormy mood or conditions
- •Decorative emphasis in writing (headlines, captions, or scene headers)
Examples
☈ Thunderstorm Symbol (U+2608)
- ☈Thunderstorm expected after 5 PM ☈
- ☈Outdoor activities paused due to ☈
- ☈⚠️ Thunderstorm warning in your area ☈
- ☈Tonight may include heavy rain and ☈
- ☈Power outage risk during ☈ conditions
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2608 | |
| HTML Entity | ☈ | |
| HTML Code | ☈ | |
| CSS | \2608 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9736 | |
| Decimal | 9736 |
How to type Thunderstorm Symbol (☈)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9736 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2608 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2608. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2608, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ☈ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Thunderstorm symbol mean?
The ☈ character is officially named “THUNDERSTORM” (Unicode U+2608). In everyday use, it typically conveys stormy weather, thunder, and unsettled conditions. People use it in weather updates, alerts, and UI labels to make information scannable at a glance. It can also add an atmospheric touch in writing—such as highlighting tense or dramatic scenes. While it’s mostly understood as a weather symbol, it may be styled or combined with other icons to indicate specific situations like lightning risk, outdoor interruptions, or travel advisories.
What Unicode character is ☈?
☈ is the THUNDERSTORM symbol with Unicode code point U+2608.
How can I copy ☈ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ☈.
What are the CSS and JavaScript escapes for ☈?
CSS escape: \\2608. JavaScript escape: \\u{2608}.
Does ☈ always mean the same thing?
Most of the time it’s used to indicate thunderstorm or stormy weather; however, exact presentation can vary by font and how it’s combined with other icons.