HTML Entity for Thunderstorm (☈)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+2608

HTML Entity for thunderstorm (U+2608) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is Thunderstorm?

Thunderstorm (☈) is the Unicode character at U+2608 in Miscellaneous Symbols. Official name: THUNDERSTORM. It is used in weather apps, forecasts, and meteorological content.

Remember

Character     ☈
Unicode       U+2608
Hex entity    &#x2608;
Decimal       &#9736;
CSS escape    \2608
Named entity  (none)
Not the same  ☇ (lightning, U+2607)

Prefer ☈ or ☈ in HTML markup. You can also type ☈ in UTF-8. There is no named entity.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Direct character	`☈`	HTML text (UTF-8)
Hex entity	`☈`	HTML markup (preferred)
Decimal entity	`☈`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\2608`	Stylesheet `content`
Named entity	—	Not defined in HTML5
Lightning (related)	`☇` (☇, U+2607)	Adjacent weather symbol

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Thunderstorm weather mark	`☈` or `☈`
Lightning only	☇ / `☇`
Cloud / rain context	Cloud or Umbrella
Looking for a named form	Does not exist — use numeric form
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\2608"`

See it

Live Preview

Thunderstorm rendered next to related weather symbols.

Example Forecast: ☈ storms likely

Large glyph ☈

Compared ☈ ☇ ☁ ☀

With entities Hex: ☈ | Decimal: ☈

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows Thunderstorm with hex, decimal, CSS escape, and a typed character. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed

Four ways to produce ☈, plus a short forecast label.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Thunderstorm (☈) in HTML</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\2608";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x2608;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#9736;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>Typed directly: ☈</p>
  <p>Example: Forecast: ☈ storms likely</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+2608 → ☈ in HTML. The browser turns it into ☈.

2. Decimal: same code point as 9736 → ☈. Same result as hex.

3. CSS: use \2608 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ☈ after the paragraph text.

4. Typed / example: paste ☈ in UTF-8, or write Forecast: ☈ storms likely for a short weather label.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with Thunderstorm.

Named?

No named entity

HTML5 does not define a named entity for U+2608. Use ☈ or ☈.

☇

Not lightning

U+2607 (☇) is lightning. Use U+2608 when you specifically mean thunderstorm.

Emoji

Not a color emoji

This is a text symbol. Color weather emoji (for example cloud-with-lightning) are different code points and may render as emoji style.

Fonts

Symbol font coverage

Some UI fonts omit less-common Miscellaneous Symbols. Prefer a font that covers this block for display.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\2608 belongs in CSS strings. ☈ / ☈ belong in HTML.

Semicolon

End numeric references

Always finish with ; — write ☈, not &#9736.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Thunderstorm (U+2608) and its entity forms (☈, ☈, CSS \\2608) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on Miscellaneous Symbols font coverage.

✓ Universal support

Thunderstorm (☈)

Encode with hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same code point everywhere encoding is supported.

100% Browser coverage

Google Chrome Supported

Yes

Microsoft Edge Supported

Yes

Mozilla Firefox Supported

Yes

Apple Safari Supported

Yes

Opera Supported

Yes

Internet Explorer All versions

Yes

U+2608 / entities Full support

Bottom line: Prefer ☈ or ☈ in HTML. Use \\2608 only inside CSS content. There is no named entity.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: this mark is U+2608 (decimal 9736) — glyph ☈.
HTML: use ☈ or ☈ — no named entity; typing ☈ also works.
CSS: use \2608 inside content for generated text.
Meaning: ☈ = thunderstorm — not lightning (☇, U+2607).

One line: U+2608 → ☈ / ☈ / CSS \2608.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display ☈ in HTML?

Use ☈ (hex), ☈ (decimal), type ☈ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \2608 in content. There is no named HTML entity for U+2608.

What is the Unicode value for this mark?

U+2608 (THUNDERSTORM). Hex 2608, decimal 9736. It belongs to Miscellaneous Symbols (U+2600–U+26FF).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+2608?

No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for this character. Use numeric forms ☈ or ☈.

When should I use U+2608?

Use it for weather apps, forecasts, and meteorological labels when a Unicode glyph is enough. Prefer an SVG or icon font when you need consistent cross-platform UI art.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+2608?

HTML entities (☈ or ☈) go in markup. The CSS escape \2608 goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).

Is ☈ the same as ☇?

No. ☈ is thunderstorm (U+2608). ☇ is lightning (U+2607). They are adjacent weather symbols with different meanings.

Did you know?

Thunderstorm (☈) is Unicode U+2608 (decimal 9736) — THUNDERSTORM in Miscellaneous Symbols. HTML5 has no named entity — use ☈ or ☈. Do not confuse it with lightning (U+2607, ☇) or common weather emoji such as ⛈.

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