Knoxville faces impending thunderstorms and potential flooding, with a cold front and gusty winds approaching. Temperatures will drop sharply, but the weather is expected to clear up with sunny days by early next week.

A man in the Halls community faces charges for causing a brush fire by discarding cigarette butts, which burned several acres. Firefighters and law enforcement responded, but no injuries were reported.

The National Weather Service forecasts a rainy and foggy week for Knoxville, with showers and potential thunderstorms ahead, along with warnings of localized flooding.