Beginner · 1 block

Thunderstorm button

Press a button to start a 60-second thunderstorm for a dramatic stage opening or special event.

Choose in-game screen
Java Edition Bedrock Edition
Java Edition 1.21.5 and up

What you need

Before placing the blocks

  • 1 Command Block
  • 1 button
  • This changes weather for the whole world

Expected result

Test after setup

The world changes to a thunderstorm for 60 seconds.

Configure one block at a time

Open the game and match these values

The copy button copies only Command Input. Choose every other value in the Command Block screen.

1

Storm control block

Use a button so the storm starts once per press.

Set Console Command for Block
weather thunder 60

@s = self · @p = nearest player · @a = all players · @e = all entities

Previous Output-
Impulse Unconditional Needs Redstone

If it does not work

Check these four things first

  1. Cheats are enabled and you have Operator permission
  2. Needs Redstone or Always Active matches the example
  3. Chain Block arrows face the same direction and follow the previous block
  4. Read Previous Output to find the command that failed
Read the Command Block basics