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đŸŒŠī¸Cloud with Lightning EmojiUnicode: 1F329 FE0F

A cloud with a lightning bolt.

Released in The đŸŒŠī¸ emoji was introduced in Unicode 7.0 in 2014 as part of a set of weather-related symbols, becoming widely available on major platforms like Apple and Google shortly after.

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Meaning and Interpretation

The đŸŒŠī¸ emoji, known as 'cloud with lightning,' depicts a cloud emitting a bolt of lightning. It primarily symbolizes stormy weather, such as thunderstorms, and is used to represent natural forces like electricity and rain. Beyond literal weather, it can convey intense emotions, sudden changes, or dramatic events, evoking a sense of power, danger, or excitement in conversations. Originating from meteorological icons, it's versatile in digital communication for discussing real-time weather or metaphorically expressing energy and turbulence in everyday life.

Symbolism

  • Power and energy, as lightning represents raw natural forces and sudden electrical discharges.
  • Danger and warning, symbolizing storms that can bring destruction or hazardous conditions.
  • Sudden change or excitement, evoking unpredictability and high-energy moments in life.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • Discussing weather forecasts or real-time storm updates in chats or social media.
  • Expressing intense emotions like anger, frustration, or thrill in personal conversations.
  • Narrating stories, adventures, or events involving dramatic weather elements in creative writing.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Oh no, the forecast says a big storm is coming đŸŒŠī¸, we might have to cancel our picnic!
I'm absolutely furious about what happened at work today đŸŒŠī¸, it was a total disaster.
That rollercoaster ride was so thrilling, it felt like lightning striking đŸŒŠī¸!
Be careful hiking in this weather; there's lightning all around đŸŒŠī¸.
The sky turned dark and then boom, lightning flashed đŸŒŠī¸ during our evening walk.

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Use it sparingly in professional or serious contexts to avoid trivializing important discussions about actual storms or dangers.
  • Combine it with other weather emojis, like đŸŒ§ī¸ for rain, to provide more context and clarity in your message.
  • Avoid using it to describe personal emotions if it might confuse the recipient, as it could be misinterpreted as literal weather talk.

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