Gales and Heavy Rain Threatens Festive Getaway

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 23: A station employee stands with a drink and a hawk to deter pigeons in Kings Cross Station on December 23, 2013 in London, England. With two days until Christmas day, heavy rain and strong winds are affecting much of southern England with numerous Met office weather warnings in place. Road, rail and ferry routes have been affected by the weather with gusts of wind and flooding anticipated in some areas. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)