These air masses are warm and humid, and are responsible for the hot, muggy weather experienced by the eastern United States during the summer months. Which air masses are formed in regions where long, clear nights allow for strong radiational cooling of the surface?

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Maritime Tropical (mT) air masses are warm and humid, originating over warm ocean waters, and are responsible for the hot, muggy weather in the eastern United States during summer.

These Air Masses Are Warm and Humid, and Are Responsible