hey Florida you've heard the rumors The Whispers the debates about daylight saving time will we keep it will we ditch it well buckle up because we've got the lowdown on what's really happening with DST in 2024 and how it's going to feel like first up mark your calendars Sunday September 22nd at exactly 8:44 a.m. eastern daylight time is the official first day of fall the autumnal equinox kicks off the season and while Most states are getting their sweaters ready in Florida you'll still be rocking those flip-flops well into November daylight saving time you know the thing where we Spring Forward and fall back has been on The Chopping Block in Florida for a while now lawmakers passed the sunshine protection act trying to keep DST year round but here's the twist it hasn't been approved by Congress yet so guess what we're still falling back on November 2nd 2024 yep clocks will roll back at 2: a.m. like usual but wait there's more when are we actually going to start feeling that cool crisp air we all crave well Florida don't hold your breath for that fall Breeze just yet here's the deal while the rest of the country enjoys pumpkin spice and falling leaves we'll be sweating through the end of September and Beyond the National Weather Service says you might get a quick burst of cooler air in late fall but it's fleeting you won't feel a proper cool down until November yep November is when we finally say goodbye to those blazing summer days fun fact this September temperatures will still hit the 80s with rain rain and more rain 9.5 in which is 2 in above normal so yeah bring the umbrella not the jacket so as we inch toward the holidays and everyone else is breaking out their scarves Florida will still be soaking in the sun waiting for that sweet sweet cool down that's the scoop Florida make sure to hit that like button and subscribe for more lively updates on all things Florida from weather events to everything in between don't forget we're falling back on November 2nd so set your clocks and enjoy the last bits of summer heat