U+26A1 "⚡" High Voltage Sign Unicode Character

U+26A1 "⚡" High Voltage Sign is a graphical symbol that represents an electrical hazard, typically displayed as a stylized zigzag arrow resembling a lightning bolt, designed to warn people of the presence of high voltage electricity in areas such as power stations, substations, or on electrical equipment. Its origins lie in international safety standards, where it serves as a universally recognized pictogram to prevent accidents, often appearing in yellow and black on warning labels. In digital contexts, it has been widely adopted beyond its literal meaning, frequently used in texts and social media to symbolize energy, power, speed, shock, or an electrifying idea, as well as in weather reports to indicate lightning or thunderstorms.