Air masses that originate in the Gulf of Mexico are

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Air masses that originate in the Gulf of Mexico are
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Air masses that originate in the Gulf of Mexico are "Maritime Tropical." 
Maritime tropical is where heat and moisture are transferred to the overlying air from the waters below. Because the tropical air is pushed northward, tropical air masses brings warm moist air towards United States.