Neil Jacobs stressed a desire to see the more than 120 Weather Service forecast offices across the country be fully staffed.

Neil Jacobs, tapped to lead NOAA, called for sharper forecasting tools and clearer public alerts, just days after flooding in Texas left more than 100 dead.

President Donald Trump's pick to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration called staffing NOAA weather offices a "top priority" — but also supported propose budget cuts at the agency.

Privatization would diminish a central role the federal government has played in weather forecasting since the 1800s.

President Trump's nominee to lead the agency that includes the National Weather Service said Wednesday it did a "great job" in Texas, but sees ways to improve forecasting technology and communicating hazards to the public.

Six Senses CEO Neil Jacobs has confirmed he will step down as the leader of the hospitality brand after more than 13 years.