⛈ Cloud With Lightning And Rain

Code Points: U+26C8


⛈ Emoji Meaning

The ⛈ cloud with lightning and rain emoji depicts a dark cloud producing both lightning and rain. It's commonly used to represent a variety of weather-related and sometimes metaphorical concepts. Here are some of the most popular meanings:

  • Literal stormy weather: This is the most straightforward meaning. The emoji indicates thunderstorms, heavy rain, and generally unpleasant weather conditions.
  • Figurative "stormy" situations: It can represent difficult times, trouble, conflict, or emotional upheaval. Think of phrases like "weathering the storm" or "a storm is brewing."
  • Anger or frustration: The lightning in particular can symbolize anger, while the rain can represent tears or sadness. It's a visually impactful way to express negative emotions.
  • Intensity or excitement (less common): In some contexts, the emoji can be used to convey a sense of excitement, particularly if the focus is on the energy of the storm rather than the negative aspects.
  • Bad mood or feeling under the weather (figuratively): Similar to "stormy situations," this use implies a feeling of being unwell, grumpy, or generally not oneself.

The specific meaning often depends on the surrounding context, other emojis used, and the overall tone of the conversation.


Cloud With Lightning And Rain Emoji Images

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Sky & Weather Related Emoji

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