Gardner: 'This weekend will be gorgeous'

"Find some reason to get outside this weekend -- it is going to be gorgeous," said WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner.

Posted 1:20 p.m. Apr 27, 2018 — Updated 3:12 p.m. Jul 13, 2018

Elizabeth Gardner

, WRAL meteorologist

RALEIGH, N.C. — "Find some reason to get outside this weekend -- it is going to be gorgeous," said WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner.

Sure enough, as spotty rain moves out of the area on Friday, the Triangle will be left with a dry, sunny weekend. There could be a couple of spotty showers on Friday afternoon, according to Gardner, but the evening will be relatively dry. "There's no need to cancel any outdoor plans tonight," said Gardner.

There will be a mix of sun and clouds on Friday, but with a high of 74 degrees, the transition into the weekend should be a nice one.

Saturday will be beautiful and warm, with bright skies and highs in the upper 70s. and Sunday will be cooler, with highs in the mid 60s, but sunny and pleasant.

The weather is perfect for the many festivals and events taking place in the viewing area, including Brewgaloo in Raleigh, Spring Daze in Cary and the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival. According to Gardner, next week will be just as beautiful, with highs in the 70s on Monday and high in the 80s mid-week.