Something that impends or threatens; an expected event.
"The team spent all morning preparing for the impending storm that was forecast to hit the coast later that afternoon."
present participle of impend
"The impending storm forced everyone to secure their outdoor furniture before the winds even began to pick up."
close in time; about to occur
"retribution is at hand"
"some people believe the day of judgment is close at hand"
"in imminent danger"
"his impending retirement"
Approaching; drawing near; about to happen or expected to happen.
"The team gathered in a huddle as an impending storm rolled in from the horizon, threatening to cancel the outdoor concert."