Meteorologist drowns swimming in rough surf in spite of weather alert from employer

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Meteorologist drowns swimming in rough surf in spite of weather alert from employer
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High-ranking government meteorologist who oversaw nine key National Weather Service offices drowned after swimming in rough surf near Duck, North Carolina.

A high-ranking government meteorologist who oversaw nine key National Weather Service offices drowned after swimming in rough surf near the beach town of Duck, North Carolina.

The man was then pulled from the ocean and life-saving measures were performed unsuccessfully on him. He was declared dead on the scene. “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,” said National Weather Service Director Louis Uccellini in a tweet.

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