Guest: Dr. Neil JacobsEvery forecast, every watch or warning, every piece of storm research in America… starts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.And there’s a new leader in charge: Neil Jacobs.Over the past year, as he waited for Congress to confirm his nomination, NOAA saw cuts to staffing, research and observations.All while the infrastructure that predicts our weather keeps right on aging.The Weather Channel's Jim Cantore sat down with Neil Jacobs, for an exclusive interview- his first as head of NOAA.Chapters<ol><li>00:00 Introduction to NOAA and Leadership Changes</li><li>02:55 Priorities in Weather Forecasting</li><li>06:00 Advancements in Forecasting Technology</li><li>08:50 The Role of AI in Weather Prediction</li><li>12:03 Challenges in Weather Data Collection</li><li>15:00 Improving Public Awareness and Response</li><li>18:09 The Future of Weather Forecasting</li><li>21:01 Navigating Controversies and Public Trust</li><li>23:57 Looking Ahead: The Next Five Years</li><li>26:50 Conclusion and Call to Action</li></ol>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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 &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Guest: &lt;/strong&gt;Dr. Neil Jacobs&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Every forecast, every watch or warning, every piece of storm research in America… starts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And there’s a new leader in charge: Neil Jacobs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Over the past year, as he waited for Congress to confirm his nomination, NOAA saw cuts to staffing, research and observations.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;All while the infrastructure that predicts our weather keeps right on aging.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Weather Channel's Jim Cantore sat down with Neil Jacobs, for an exclusive interview- his first as head of NOAA.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chapters&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Introduction to NOAA and Leadership Changes&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;02:55 Priorities in Weather Forecasting&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;06:00 Advancements in Forecasting Technology&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;08:50 The Role of AI in Weather Prediction&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;12:03 Challenges in Weather Data Collection&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;15:00 Improving Public Awareness and Response&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;18:09 The Future of Weather Forecasting&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;21:01 Navigating Controversies and Public Trust&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;23:57 Looking Ahead: The Next Five Years&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;26:50 Conclusion and Call to Action&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;p&gt;See Privacy Policy at &lt;a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://art19.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; and California Privacy Notice at &lt;a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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In this conversation with The Weather Channel's Jim Cantore, Neil Jacobs, the new leader of NOAA, discusses the organization's priorities, challenges, and future directions in weather forecasting. He emphasizes the importance of numerical weather prediction, the integration of AI technology, and the need for public awareness and response to weather warnings. Jacobs also addresses the challenges faced by NOAA, including staffing cuts and the need for improved data collection methods. He highlights the importance of maintaining public trust and the role of NOAA in providing accurate and timely weather information.

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Exclusive: Jim Cantore and Dr. Neil Jacobs

Exclusive: Jim Cantore and Dr. Neil Jacobs

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