Slow authentication this evening?

[Ronin Storm]

Having a real slow authentication evening... it hangs for ages on "Authenticating" and then "Handshake"... anyone else getting this?

 

[Ronin Storm]

I guess I can answer my own question.

http://forums-en.wow-europe.com/thread.aspx?fn=wow-server-status-en&t=584&p=1&tmp=1#post584

We are currently experiencing authentication issues affecting all realms. Our technicians are actively investigating this problem and we will update you as soon as possible.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused.