PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Mt. St. Helens may look like it’s erupting, but it’s not.

According to the National Weather Service, strong eastern winds on Tuesday have caused volcanic ash from the ‘80s to blow into the air.

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From a distance, the amount of ash makes it look like the volcano is erupting. However, the NWS said this is normal.

“This phenomenon is not the result of recent volcanic activity and occasionally occurs during times of high winds and dry snow-free conditions in the Mount St. Helens area,” NWS said. “No eruption is in progress and Mount St. Helens remains at Aviation Color Code GREEN and Alert Level NORMAL.”

The NWS does warn that volcanic ash, when airborne, should be considered a potential health hazard

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