The air grew heavy, pregnant with anticipation, as a distant rumble echoed through the landscape.

Leaves trembled on their branches, and birds sought shelter, their frantic chirps a warning.

A gentle breeze turned into an ominous gust, rustling through the trees like a prelude to chaos.

The atmosphere crackled with electricity, setting nerves on edge.

Even the scent of the earth seemed to change, as if the ground itself braced for the impending deluge.