UK weather: Flood warning as downpours forecast for lead up to Christmas Day Sean Morrison More downpours are forecast for the lead up to Christmas Day, with a chance of flooding in the south of England. The Met Office issued a yellow rain warning covering all parts of the UK south of Birmingham. The alert is in place from Wednesday morning until 6am on Christmas Eve. Disruption to travel and power lines is expected in the southern half of England and Wales, which is due to be the worst hit by rain spreading across the nation. The Environment Agency has also issued eight flood...