approach / on the way
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to be on the way
A figurative expression meaning that something or someone will arrive soon or is imminent. It is often used for events such as storms, but also for people or abstract things.
Laut Wetterbericht ist ein schweres Gewitter im Anmarsch.
According to the weather report, a severe thunderstorm is on the way.
'Anmarsch' is made up of the prefix 'an-', which indicates approaching, and the noun 'der Marsch' (march). So it literally describes a 'march toward' something.
Der Anmarsch der Wandergruppe zum Gipfel dauerte zwei Stunden.
The hiking group's approach to the summit took two hours.
The most common use is the fixed expression 'im Anmarsch sein' (to be on the way). It is used figuratively for anything that is coming soon or is imminent.
Zieh dich warm an, der Winter ist im Anmarsch.
Dress warmly, winter is on the way.
The literal meaning of 'Anmarsch' (approach) is often used in organized or formal contexts, for example in the military, at demonstrations, or with large groups of fans.
Der Anmarsch der Fans zum Stadion wurde von der Polizei begleitet.
The fans' approach to the stadium was accompanied by the police.
to threaten
'drohen' and 'im Anmarsch sein' can both express that something will happen soon. The difference lies in the feeling: 'drohen' is used when something negative or dangerous is imminent. 'Im Anmarsch sein' means more generally that something or someone is coming soon; this can be negative, neutral, or even positive. Learners may confuse the words when talking about weather or problems. If you want to emphasize the danger, 'drohen' fits better. If you only want to say that something is coming soon, 'im Anmarsch sein' is more natural.
Ein Gewitter ist im Anmarsch, deshalb räumen wir die Stühle vom Balkon.
A thunderstorm is on the way, so we are taking the chairs off the balcony.
Nach den starken Regenfällen droht im Dorf eine Überschwemmung.
After the heavy rainfall, the village is threatened by flooding.