Apple Store currently offline ahead of Apple event

Ahead of Apple’s “Time Flies” event to be held at Apple Park later today starting 10am PDT / 1pm EDT, Apple Store has been taken offline.
Apple’s graphic states, “We’re making updates to the Apple store. Check back soon.”
Apple Store offline
Apple’s “Time Flies” event will be an online-only virtual media event, where the company is widely expected to unveil new Apple Watch and iPad models.
You can watch Apple’s event via the Apple