ATLANTA FORECAST

Today: Rain early. High: 62

Tonight: Mostly clear. Low: 50

Tomorrow: Breezy. High: 52

» For a detailed forecast, visit The Atlanta Journal-Constitution weather page.

The cold is coming, according to Channel 2 Action News.

A cold front is on the way that is expected to usher in lows in the freezing range by the end of the week.

People on Marietta and Forsyth streets needed umbrellas early Tuesday as showers moved across metro Atlanta. JOHN SPINK / JSPINK@AJC.COM

Credit: JOHN SPINK / JSPINK@AJC.COM

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Credit: JOHN SPINK / JSPINK@AJC.COM

“Behind today's cold front and rain will be gusty winds for Wednesday,” Channel 2 meteorologist Karen Minton said. “Some gusts to 30 mph possible tomorrow.”

Currently, the temperature is 53 degrees in Atlanta.

The high is expected to drop from Tuesday’s 62 degrees to 52 degrees Wednesday, and forecast lows are 39 degrees Wednesday and 32 Thursday.

“(A) freeze watch or warning might be issued,” Minton said.