By GREGOR MACTAGGART
A SEVERE Weather Warning for damaging, locally destructive winds was issued on Wednesday night for parts of the state including the Latrobe Valley.
The latest advice from the Bureau of Meteorology at 10.38pm, covers an area for people in Central, North Central, West and South Gippsland, and parts of the South West, Northern Country, North East and Wimmera Forecast Districts.
A low pressure system off the southern NSW coast is directing a strong south to southeasterly flow over Victoria.
A separate Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is also current for West and South Gippsland and parts of Central, North Central and North East Forecast Districts.