Classify the following passage into a specific genre.
The rain pounded against the windows, lightning flashed in the distance, and thunder boomed in the air.
This passage can be classified under the genre of weather description.
Complete the following task based on the instruction and optional input provided.### Instruction:
Classify the following passage into a specific genre.

### Input:
The rain pounded against the windows, lightning flashed in the distance, and thunder boomed in the air.

### Output:
This passage can be classified under the genre of weather description.