SHRIMP BOOTS Ep. 7 : Hurricane Season 2026 | Expert Forecast, Flood Risks & How to Prepare

Hurricane season is here, and preparation starts now. In Episode 7 of Shrimp Boots, the Official Podcast of the United Cajun Navy, host Brian Trascher is joined by United Cajun Navy Chief Meteorologist Amy Metz and Louisiana State Climatologist Jay Grymes to break down what the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season could bring. From El Niño's influence to warming Gulf waters, heavy rainfall, inland flooding, tornado threats, and the lessons learned from Tropical Storm Arthur, this episode explains why one storm is all it takes and why complacency can be dangerous. You'll also hear firsthand accounts from United Cajun Navy disaster relief efforts across Louisiana and Mississippi, along with practical hurricane preparedness advice that every family should know before the next storm develops. Special thanks to: Amy Metz, Meteorologist Facebook   / amymetzreporting   Instagram   / weatherwoman.amymetz   YouTube    / @meteorologistamymetz   Jay Grymes, Louisiana State Climatologist Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) Web Site https://gohsep.la.gov/ Facebook   / gohsep   If you enjoy the podcast, please Like, Subscribe, and Share to help support the mission of the United Cajun Navy. Follow the United Cajun Navy: 🌐 Website: https://unitedcajunnavy.org 📘 Facebook:   / unitedcajunnavy   📸 Instagram:   / unitedcajunnavy   🎵 TikTok:   / unitedcajunnavy   #HurricaneSeason2026 #UnitedCajunNavy #ShrimpBoots #HurricanePreparedness #Flooding #WeatherForecast #AmyMetz #JayGrymes #Louisiana #Mississippi #NaturalDisaster #StormReady #EmergencyPreparedness #Podcast