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Looking ahead to the weekend for southwest and central Virginia
Read full article: Looking ahead to the weekend for southwest and central VirginiaGet the latest weather forecast and updates for the upcoming weekend. Stay informed about potential showers and the end of Daylight Saving Time with Weather Authority.
Will this be the last time we โspring forwardโ for daylight saving time?
Read full article: Will this be the last time we โspring forwardโ for daylight saving time?Last March, the U.S. Senate passed what is known as the Sunshine Protection Act, which would end the twice-a-year ritual of changing clocks by making one set time permanent.
Daylight Saving Time: What you need to know about the Sunshine Protection Act
Read full article: Daylight Saving Time: What you need to know about the Sunshine Protection ActIf the bill passes, we would get sunsets after 6 p.m. year-round, but there will still be fewer mornings with the sun rising before 7 a.m.
Letโs get a few things straight about daylight saving time, this meteorologist says
Read full article: Letโs get a few things straight about daylight saving time, this meteorologist saysEarlier this week, the Senate unanimously approved a measure that would make daylight saving time permanent next year.
Your time change stories: Hereโs what you had to say about daylight saving time messing with your schedule
Read full article: Your time change stories: Hereโs what you had to say about daylight saving time messing with your scheduleConsidering we JUST sprang forward, time wise, we had to ask: Has the time change ever ruined your day? Or even your week?
Tell us: Has the time change ever ruined your day (or week?)
Read full article: Tell us: Has the time change ever ruined your day (or week?)Even though winter doesnโt slip away until next weekend, time has its marching orders. And in the United States, itโs just about time to โspringโ forward.
How to get your kids adjusted to Daylight Saving Time
Read full article: How to get your kids adjusted to Daylight Saving TimeGetting squared away with the time change is a struggle, and kids are no exception. Certified pediatric gentle sleep coach Erin Anderson said itโs normal for kids to feel a little off up to a week after Daylight Saving Time. Anderson owns The Sleepytime Teacher in the New River Valley and specializes in ages six and under, but also works with school-age kids. In her experience, most children tend to adjust to springing forward better than falling back when Daylight Saving Time ends in the fall. Stress surrounding the changes and challenges from the pandemic like remote learning could also make it harder for kids to get great sleep.
Cooler, mainly dry this weekend as we โspring forwardโ into Daylight Saving Time
Read full article: Cooler, mainly dry this weekend as we โspring forwardโ into Daylight Saving TimeAfter a warm work week, weโll see some changes with the weather this weekend. Although they will still be above-average for mid-March, weโll be cooler than we were during the work week. Daylight Saving Time explainer (Copyright 2021 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.) What we're tracking Monday 11 p.m. (Copyright 2021 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.) Odds of seeing wintry weather late Monday into early Tuesday (Copyright 2021 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.)
Is daylight saving time still worth it? 5 questions as most of the nation prepares to fall back
Read full article: Is daylight saving time still worth it? 5 questions as most of the nation prepares to fall backItโs time to adjust the clocks in the kitchen, bedroom, car and wherever else is needed, as another daylight saving time day is upon us this weekend.
Beyond The Forecast: Why do we change our clocks twice a year?
Read full article: Beyond The Forecast: Why do we change our clocks twice a year?This upcoming weekend, weโll โfall backโ as Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday. Modern Daylight Saving Time was proposed in 1895 by George Hudson. Negatives include disruption of circadian rhythms and sleep and the need for people to remember to change their clocks. The time change is also a good reminder to change the batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. In 2021, Daylight Saving Time will start on March 14 and end Nov. 7.
South Carolina lawmakers vote to stop rolling back clocks, stay on Daylight Saving Time
Read full article: South Carolina lawmakers vote to stop rolling back clocks, stay on Daylight Saving TimeCOLUMBIA, S.C โ South Carolina state lawmakers voted to stay on Daylight Saving Time year-round, ending the annual โfall back.โAccording to WTVD, if the new bill is signed into law, South Carolinians will no longer set their clocks back an hour in the fall. State senator Sean Bennett co-sponsored the bill, which went to Governor Henry McMasterโs desk Wednesday. โThe outcry from the public is why in the world do we change these clocks every year,โ Bennett said. Bennett said while he appreciated the extra hour of sleep, he recognized that Daylight Saving isnโt beloved by residents.
Why and when the US started changing the clock
Read full article: Why and when the US started changing the clockIt's Daylight Saving Time. There's an age-old myth that Daylight Saving was a practice adopted to give farmers extra time in the sun to work out in the field. But, that's not really why dozens of countries follow it. In the US, states are not required by law to follow DST -- Hawaii and most of Arizona do not observe it. Whether or not "saving daylight" is the most energy efficient method for electricity conservation is still up for debate.
Did your phone automatically update for Daylight Saving Time?
Read full article: Did your phone automatically update for Daylight Saving Time?Smartphones usually reset automatically for Daylight Saving Time but the feature can be turned off. Most smartphone clocks will automatically adjust, if the phone's software is up to date. However, if you went into the settings and changed any of the default settings, you may have to update your clock yourself once daylight saving time ends. If you have an iPhone, make sure it has "Set Automatically" enabled under "Date & Time." If you have an Android system, make sure your settings prompt the phone to use a network-provided time zone.
How you should spend that extra hour from Daylight Saving Time
Read full article: How you should spend that extra hour from Daylight Saving TimeAccording to Mother Nature Network, there is a ton of data that points to negative effects on our bodies from the time change resulting from daylight saving time. -- we've reached the end of the seasonal practice known as Daylight Saving Time. "When we do go to daylight saving time, sleep is disrupted; it's shortened and it's less efficient," Watson said. Trying to adjust to Daylight Saving Time can throw off this internal response. And if you're thinking to yourself that snoozing for an extra hour or not couldn't possibly make a difference to your health, you're underestimating sleep again.