The Weather Channel also stated that NWS had issued warnings of "rip currents and high surf" for beaches along the coast of the Carolinas at the time. The warnings were a result of Hurricane Lorenzo, which is currently active in the Atlantic Ocean.I am deeply saddened to learn about the loss of my friend and colleague, Bill Lapenta. Bill was a brilliant scientist and mentor to many. He will be missed by all of us in the @NWS and @NOAA. pic.twitter.com/0rE0cvpgdg
— Louis Uccellini (@NWSDirector) October 1, 2019
Lapenta, who graduated with his Ph.D. from Penn State University, was also remembered online by his alma mater on Friday. His death is a reminder that rip currents, while often predictable by weather professionals, are still insidiously deadly for swimmers.Lapenta,native of Nyack,NY lived in N. Virginia with wife, Cathy,who is also a meteorologist,according to his weather service biography.He oversaw the USA government’s prediction centers,tracked hurricane has died in rough seas on North Carolina’s Outer Banks.
— rosannemiller (@freedomgirl2011) October 2, 2019
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Stay on top of Orlando news and views. Sign up for our weekly Headlines newsletter.@psumeteo is extremely saddened by the loss of alumnus Bill Lapenta ('90 PhD). Our thoughts and hearts are with his family, friends and fellow colleagues. pic.twitter.com/ZmxnrbpECK
— PSU Meteorology (@psumeteo) October 4, 2019
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