SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - The Spirit of Springfield announced that Bright Nights at Forest Park will be closed Wednesday night. First Zoo Night at Bright Nights canceled due to rain forecast The closure is due to the predicted strong wind gusts on Wednesday. Spirit of Springfield President Judy Matt said their priority is to ensure the safety of guests and employees. Bright Nights will be back open Thursday at 5:00 p.m. A planned Zoo Night at Bright Nights scheduled for Wednesday night was also canceled earlier but will be held on December 18th. Live Radar The 22News Storm Team issued a Weather Alert for heavy rain on Wednesday that could cause localized flooding and strong gusty winds. A Flood Watch is in effect for all of western Massachusetts from 1 p.m. Wednesday until 7 a.m. Thursday due to heavy rain that could cause localized flooding. A Wind Advisory is up for the eastern half of Hampshire and Hampden County from 3 p.m. Wednesday until 1 a.m. Thursday with wind gusts as high as 55 mph. Local News Headlines Bright Nights at Forest Park closed Wednesday due to high winds Over $150,000 stolen from Greenfield’s iconic ATM Appalachian Trail reopens at East Mountain State Forest after wildfire Way Finders receives $10,000 grant to support employment readiness program WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.