Rain returns Wednesday around metro Denver as a cold front sweeps down from the northern Plains, bringing cooler temperatures and moisture.

Denver residents can expect a chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4 p.m., according to the National Weather Service in Boulder.

It’ll be partly sunny, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind becoming north 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

“A cold front will bring scattered showers and thunderstorms to the region this afternoon and evening,” the NWS said. “A couple of strong to severe storms are possible, with gusty winds and hail. A few showers and storms may linger through the night tonight.”

Tonight, showers and thunderstorms are likely before 9 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 a.m. It’ll be mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Here is the 4-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Thursday: A 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 6 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 89.